FALL FESTIVALS
Copper Creek Farm
— When: Noon-10:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday
— Where: 1514 Reeves Station Road SW, Calhoun, Ga.
— Cost: $15 weekdays, $24 weekends, $29 Haunted Trail (ages 3 and up)
— More info: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races, pony rides, caramel apple barn, Cinderella carriage, bubble barn, talking pumpkins, singing watermelons, haunted maze in October, fireworks every Saturday in October
Fall Festival on the Farm
— When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
— Where: Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy
— Cost: $12 ages 4 and up, $30-$120 season pass
— More info: Two corn mazes (by flashlight Saturday nights), 30 acres of sunflowers, hayrides, pumpkins, you-pick flowers
Mayfield Farm Fall Festival
— When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday
— Where: Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn.
— Cost: $17-$25, ages 3 and up; additional cost for certain activities
— More info: Three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, hayrides, zip lines, inflatables, pig races, you-pick flowers, more than 40 family farm activities
HALLOWEEN
Frights and Pints
— When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday
— Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
— Cost: $21-$71 for members, $26-$76 for nonmembers
— More info: The 21+ event offers drinks, wild decorations and entertainment while exploring the zoo. General admissions includes four drink tickets, and the VIP experience includes access to an open bar with a specialty cocktail.
Dread Hollow
— When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Friday, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Sunday
— Where: 321 Browns Ferry Road
— Cost: $25-$35 haunted house, $15 escape rooms
— More info: Haunted house with fresh horrors and new themes across 25,000-square-feet of sets, illusions, escape rooms, interactive actors
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
— When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
— Where: Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga.
— Cost: Adults $30-$35, children 3-12 $20-$25 online, depending on time. Ticket window prices are $43 adults, $33 children 3-12
— More info: Rock City debuts its seasonal event with large-scale pumpkin installations; spooky decor, including Jack Straw, an 18-foot scarecrow; and family activities, including face painting, pumpkin painting and tractor hay bale maze.
Hell’s Bar Dam Haunt
— When: 8-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
— Where: Hales Bar Dam, 1265 Hales Bar Road, Haletown, Tenn.
— Cost: $25-$55
— More info: Seasonal haunts in a historic building with a paranormal reputation
Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
— When: 9:15 p.m. Thursday
— Where: Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway
— Cost: $42 online
— More info: Special-edition, after-hours lantern tour featuring ghost stories from the 97-year history of Ruby Falls and of Chattanooga legends
Boo in the Zoo
— When: 4-8 p.m. Friday-Saturtday
— Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
— Cost: $12 members, $18 nonmembers (tickets are online only)
— More info: Annual Halloween celebration includes trick-or-treating, costume shows, animal encounters, bounce house, character meet-and-greets with Magic Lamp Entertainment. Zoo will close at 3:30 p.m. on event days.
Lake Winnepespookah
— When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, 6-11 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, 1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville
— Cost: $23-$32
— More info: Includes costumed characters, hourly parades, haunted fear grounds, kiddie, family and thrill rides
The Haunted Hilltop
— When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
— Where: 8235 Highway 58, Harrison
— Cost: $20 single attraction, $25 for both; add $15 for fast pass
— More info: Expanded haunted house and hayride through woods and a cornfield
Hixson Haunted Hollow
— When: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday
— Where: 6012 Mill Road, Hixson
— Cost: $25
— More info: Haunted trail, haunted barn, after-party
Ringgold Haunted Depot
— When: 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
— Where: 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga.
— Cost: $25 for all activities
— More info: Ringgold’s Halloween event has something for all fright levels from a hay ride and bonfire to ghost tours and horror movies
Ghouls, Goblins & Witches Haunted Grounds
— When: 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday
— Where: McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek
— Cost: One day tickets $20 9+, $5 for kids 8 and under; three-day tickets $55 9+, $12 for kids 8 and under
— More info: A Halloween market for all ages will feature a haunted barn, blackout maze, alien corn maze, games and appearances from the Sanderson Sisters 3-6 p.m. Saturday. Costumes are encouraged.
Bradley Square Mall-O-Ween
— When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
— Where: 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn.
— More info: games, character photo-ops. Costume parade through the mall at noon. Prizes to first 100 children to register.
MUSIC
Travis Tritt
— When: 8 p.m. Friday
— Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.
— Cost: $42+
— More info: Country artist Travis Tritt stops in Chattanooga while on tour.
Campfire Concert Series
— When: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday
— Where: Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road.
— Cost: $30-$35; add overnight field camping for $10 per person
— More info: Songs From the Road Band, a bluegrass ensemble, continues fall series. Complimentary s’mores and two drinks. Concessions for purchase from California Smothered Burrito food truck, or order from Bleu Fox Cheese Shop in advance.
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
— When: 8 p.m. Friday
— Where: The Parlour at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave.
— Cost: $27
— More info: The Last Kings Of Babylon tour
United We Dance: Halloween Rave
— When: 9 p.m. Friday
— Where: The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave.
— Cost: $20
— More info: Experience a genre-bending journey of electronic music. 18 +
Fire Up the Fields
— When: 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St.
— Cost: $10-$12, children 12 and under free
— More info: Andrew Nigh’s sculpture burn returns with live music, food and drinks. Proceeds benefit the Sculpture Fields.
Cann-A-Bus Music Festival
— When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Miller Park, 928 Market St.
— Cost: Free
— More info: With headliner The Afternooners, see over 10 performers during what organizers say could be the last cannabis festival ever. Find Bohemian vendors, food and a chill atmosphere.
Boot Scootin Boogie Nights
— When: 9 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St.
— Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of
— More info: Enjoy ’90s country hits with supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of Tennessee musicians, playing covers of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, George Straight and more.
Cha Jazz Fest
—When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
— Where: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.
— Cost: Free
— More info: Locals-focused jazz festival
COMEDY
Lookout Comedy Festival
— When: Wednesday-Saturday
— Where: The Comedy Catch, JJs Bohemia, Granfalloon, Wanderlinger
— Cost: $100 early bird festival pass, $120 regular festival pass
— More info: Headliners include Atlanta-based Nick Murphy, Casey Balsham, Trixx, Joe Zimmerman
John Crist
— When: 7 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.
— Cost: $44+
— More info: Stand-up comedian John Crist presents Jokes for Humans with special guest Derrick Stroup.
NIGHTLIFE
Reading Room grand opening
— When: 5 p.m. Thursday
— Where: The Reading Room, 3210 Brainerd Road
— More info: This bookstore-bar hybrid is officially opening with hours 5 p.m.-midnight Thursday and noon-midnight Friday-Sunday.
Schitt’s Creek Trivia
— When: 9 p.m. Friday
— Where: Broad’s Lounge, 124 E. 10th St.
— More info: Costume party and drag show with trivia, prizes and drink specials
Ghouls Night Out
— When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
— Where: No Hard Feelings, 806 Broad St.
— Cost: Free general admission, $18 drink ticket
— More info: Costumes are encouraged at this event featuring creepy cocktails and chilling vibes.
OUT & ABOUT
Cartoonist talk
— When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
— Where: Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga.
— Cost: Free admission
— More info: Two-part series, “As a Matter of Fact: How News-Writing Is Changing in Changing Times,” concludes with Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett
Spooky Movie Series
— When: 5 p.m., Friday movie starts at dusk
— Where: Warner Park, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
— Cost: Free
— More info: Bring chairs, blankets and friends for “Freaky Friday,” rated PG.
Drink and Discover: Mad Science
— When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
— Where: Creative Discovery Museum
— Cost: $40
— More info: Adults can explore and play mad scientist at this 21+ event. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets include one drink, food and access to all exhibits and activities. A $30 non-alcoholic ticket is also available.
Frazier Festival
— When: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Along Frazier Avenue
— Cost: Free admission
— More info: Community-centered festival brings together makers, artists and small businesses for shopping and fun. Food vendors will be on site with a walkable, family-friendly setup.
Wine Over Water
— When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Renaissance Park, 133 River St.
— Cost: $125-$135
— More info: Because the Walnut Street Bridge is under renovation, the annual festival will move to Renaissance Park featuring a garden-party style set up.
Harry Potter’s Park Adventure
— When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Warner Park, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
— Cost: Free
— More info: Find Harry Potter-themed games, DJ, Halloween candy and food trucks at this Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors event.
River Market
— When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St.
— Cost: Free
— More info: Live music, local goods and food
— facebook.com/chattarivermarket
Chattanooga Market
— When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
— Where: First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd.
— Cost: Free
— More info: Costumes are encouraged for the not-so-scary Haunted Market. The Costume Parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m.
OUTDOORS
Five Points 50 Mountain Bike Race
— When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga.
— Cost: $60-$100
— More info: Chattanooga’s oldest mountain bike race that traverses Lula lake Land Trust and Cloudland Canyon State Park trail systems across Lookout Mountain. Proceeds support Lula Lake trail building and maintenance.
Witch and Warlock Paddle
— When: 6 p.m. Saturday
— Where: Chester Frost Ramp, 2453 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson
— Cost: $10-$70
— More info: Join this wicked paddleboard and kayak adventure in the water. Paddleboards and navigation lights available to rent. Registration required.
Spooky Sprint
— When: 8-11 a.m. Sunday
— Where: Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, 4501 Amnicola Highway
— Cost: $20-$74
— More info: Halloween-themed event features runs for all ages: half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile and kid’s dash.
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