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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Columbus’ ships tours, Coolidge Park 25th anniversary, Fire Up the Fields

Staff photo / Visitors on Nov. 3, 2023, check out information aboard the Pinta, a replica of the Portuguese caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers. The Nina and Pinta replica ships will dock Friday at the pier at Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway, and will be open for self-guided tours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday through Nov. 3.
Staff photo / Visitors on Nov. 3, 2023, check out information aboard the Pinta, a replica of the Portuguese caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers. The Nina and Pinta replica ships will dock Friday at the pier at Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway, and will be open for self-guided tours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday through Nov. 3. Staff photo / Visitors on Nov. 3, 2023, check out information aboard the Pinta, a replica of the Portuguese caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers. The Nina and Pinta replica ships will dock Friday at the pier at Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway, and will be open for self-guided tours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday through Nov. 3.

By Sam Still 12 min read

This weekend, take a tour of two replicas of Columbus’ ships, celebrate the 25th anniversary of Coolidge Park and/or watch a sculpture burn at Fire Up the Fields, among other activities. For more fall-focused festivities, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here’s what’s happening this weekend.

ARTS

— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, “Cuttin’ Up,” featuring metal sculpture works by Denice Bizot. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Oct. 30. Learn more at intowngallery.com.

— Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., continues its exhibition, “The Faces/Phases of Rick Sanders.” Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Sunday. The exhibition will run through November. Learn more at area61gallery.com.

— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., continues its exhibition, “Inky October,” featuring ink-based works by local artists. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday-Friday. The exhibition will run through Oct. 26. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.