HALLOWEEN
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
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-Saturday
Where: Hales Bar Dam, 1265 Hales Bar Road, Haletown, Tenn.
Cost: $25-$55 most nights, $27-$57 blackout
More info: Seasonal haunts in a historic building with a paranormal reputation. Saturday is a blackout date with no lights, only glow sticks
Boo in the Zoo
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday
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
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
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
Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
When: 9:15 p.m. Friday
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
Ringgold Haunted Depot
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday
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
Gravedigger’s Ball
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom,
Cost: $15 advance, $20 day of
More info: Hits96 hosts its annual Halloween bash featuring DJ Scuba Steve, costume contests, prizes and raffles
Glitz, Ghosts & Gatsby
When: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday
Where: Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd.
Cost: $60
More info: This 21+ 1920s-themed Halloween party will have a live DJ, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails and costume contests.
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Cleveland Halloween Block Party
When: 5-10 p.m. Friday
Where: Downtown Cleveland, Tenn.
Cost: Free
More info: Live music, tricks, treats and a costume contest will take over downtown Cleveland for Halloween. Also get a look at Tall Betsy at sunset at 6:46 p.m. at 150 Centenary Ave. NW, near the block party.
Nightmare on Station Street
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Station Street
Cost: Free
More info: Station Street is having a Halloween block party with family-friendly games, drink specials, live music and a costume contest.
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
MUSIC
Fireside Concert Series: Sam Dean
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Hixson
Cost: Free
More info: On the porch of the historic Sniteman Log Cabin, local singer-songwriter Sam Dean will perform original acoustic tunes. Attendees encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic supplies.
Ella Langley
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $58+
More info: Country artist Ella Langley on the still hungover tour
Priscilla Block
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave.
Cost: $20-$64
More info: Country artist Priscilla Block stops in Chattanooga on her Thing You Didn’t See Tour.
The Unsatisfied
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Songbirds, 206 W. Main St.
Cost: $20
More info: Chattanooga punk rock band The Unsatisfied presents the Halloween Resurrection Show.
Straight No Chaser
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $39+
More info: The nine-member male a cappella group is embarking on its Holiday Road Tour.
Vitamin String Quartet
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $54+
More info: The string ensemble will perform classical covers of songs by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, BTS, as well as the group’s songs featured in Netflix’s “Bridgerton.”
NIGHTLIFE
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
When: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday
Where: Whiskey Cowgirl, 1819 Broad St., #111
Cost: $20-$26
More info: Enjoy two days of bar crawl adventures with drink deals and no cover at participating bars. At least two drinks are included and the crawl ends with an after party.
Electric Funeral
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Boneyard, 26 Station St.
Cost: $10
More info: Black Sabbath and Misfits tribute bands
Halloween Bash
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Home Bar, 409 Market St.
Cost: $10
More info: Guest DJ and costume contests
Halloween Party
When: Friday
Where: Shady’s Corner, 1402 Cemetery Ave.
More info: Costume contest with prizes, spooky drink deals
Halloween Bash
When: 7 p.m Friday
Where: Odd Story Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave.
More info: Costume contest, live music and a themed beer
Halloween Hallucinarium
When: 10 p.m. Friday
Where: Atmosphere, 807 Market St.
Cost: $10 cover
More info: Atmosphere is transforming for Halloween with projection-mapping lasers and music from Kevin Bell.
Bitter Halloween Block Party
When: 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday
Where: Bitter Alibi, 825 Houston St.
Cost: $10 cover starting at 7 p.m.
More info: Featuring Shoey, Bitter Alibi will host its annual Halloween block party.
Nooga Halloween Crawl
When: 3 p.m. Saturday-3 a.m. Sunday
Where: 20+ bars and venues
Cost: $15-$20
More info: With a wristband, enjoy free entry at 20+ bars and venues from the North Shore to the Southside with deals at every stop. The go-at-your-own-pace bar crawl benefits the CFC Academy. Costumes encouraged.
Le Gato with Joel Forelines Trio
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: JJ’s Bohemia, 231 E. M.L. King Blvd.
Cost: $10 at door
More info: JJ’s Bohemia is hosting two Chattanooga groups for a frightful night of rock, funk and soul.
OUT & ABOUT
Head of the Hooch
When: 8:50 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 7:50 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Ross’s Landing
Cost: Free to watch
More info: Experience one of the largest rowing regattas. A course map shows where the races begin and end, but the best view of the finish line is from the grandstands at Ross’s Landing.
Chattanooga Market
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd.
Cost: Free
More info: The Chattanooga Market will host its fan-favorite Chattanooga Beard Contest, featuring categories: most festively decorated, coolest mustache and longest. The contest will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Nina & Pinta replica ships
When: Oct. 31-Nov.23
Where: Ross’s Landing
Cost: $8-$10 on location
More info: Beginning Friday, replicas of two of three Christopher Columbus ships will be at Ross’s Landing for viewing and tours.
Verre Noir Night Market
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
Where: Verre Noir, 36 Frazier Ave.
Cost: Free
More info: Find 50+ vendors, trick-or-treating at booths and shops, food and drinks from local favorites, circus performances, games and a costume contest at 8 p.m.
A Decade of the Refindery
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Where: The Refindery, 1300 McCallie Ave.
Cost: Free
More info: The Refindery is celebrating a decade of operation with food trucks, giveaways and Christmas festivities.
THEATER & ARTS
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live”
When: 10 p.m. Thursday
Where: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St.
Cost: $25 advance, $30 day of
More info: Celebrating 50 years of “Rocky Horror,” Kaleidoscope Entertainment will present a big, bold show complete with audience participation and sing-alongs. Costumes encouraged. 21+
“Back to the Future” 40th anniversary
When: 6:15 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
Where: Tennessee Aquarium IMAX, 201 Chestnut St.
Cost: $15
More info: Teen Marty McFly is back in theaters celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1985 film “Back to the Future,” rated PG.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
When: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave.
Cost: $30-$45
More info: The 50th anniversary celebration presented by Seed Theatre will feature an interactive movie screening with a Broadway-style shadowcast performance. Tickets include prop bag.
Bobby Stone Film Series
When: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $10-$12
More info: “Psycho” 65th anniversary, rated R, and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” rated R
“Fantastic Mr. Fox
When: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St.
Cost: $13-$16
More info: Youth Theatre production of an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book
Bobby Stone Film Series
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $22
More info: “Rocky Horror Picture Show Live!” 50th anniversary, rated R, featuring Shadowcast by Kaleidoscope Entertainment, 18+
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