🍻 Chattanooga's Oktoberfest

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Local Snapshots

🍻 Chattanooga Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Fun This Weekend

Don't miss the Chattanooga Oktoberfest this Saturday and Sunday, October 11–12, at the First Horizon Pavilion (1801 Reggie White Blvd).

This free, two-day festival celebrates German traditions with live oompah music under the main tent, bratwurst and other Bavarian eats, a beer garden featuring local and seasonal craft brews, and a fun-filled Kunstmarkt of artisan goods.

Saturday events include brat toss and stein hoisting contests, and the annual Mr. & Ms. Chattanooga Oktoberfest pageant. Sunday continues the contests throughout the afternoon. Festive German attire is encouraged.

Bring friends, family, and a hearty appetite!

🌟 Highland Park Porchfest Returns This Saturday

The Highland Park Porchfest is happening this Saturday, October 11, in the heart of Chattanooga’s Highland Park neighborhood. This free, community-run event transforms front porches into stages and lawns into listening spots, featuring 17 local musicians throughout the afternoon.

Founded in 2022 by Highland Park resident Maggie Carruth O’Connor, Porchfest has quickly become one of the city’s favorite fall traditions over the last few years.

This year introduces a new main stage on Greenwood, a full street closure for easier strolling, and a food drive benefiting the CGLA pantry. Bring a chair, tip your favorite bands, and enjoy a day of music, food, and community connection.

If you're thinking about attending, be sure to check out the full lineup and schedule. 

🐇 Unknown Caller Transforms Into a Wonderland

Unknown Caller (715 Cherry Street) has transformed into a whimsical Alice in Wonderland–themed pop-up bar, open now through November 2.

Step through the looking glass into a world of themed cocktails, eccentric décor, and a dash of mystery. Guests must be 21+ to enter this hidden speakeasy. To find it, look for the “Unknown Bar” sign and the glow of a pink light. Then, type in the secret code to gain access to the Wonderland within.

Whether you’re sipping a Mad Hatter-inspired drink or exploring the curious setting, this limited-time experience promises a night that’s anything but ordinary.

You can check out a sneak peek here.

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Weekend Game Plan

Friday, October 10

• Boo in the Zoo at Chattanooga Zoo: Get into the Halloween spirit with family-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, and animal encounters!

• Highland Park Porchfest at Highland Park: Enjoy free live music from local artists performing on neighborhood porches!

• Monster Bash at the Creative Discover Museum: Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy character meet and greets, creepy crawly creatures, a ghost scavenger hunt, s’mores, and more!

• Halloween Trail Fest at Enterprise South Nature Park: Kick off spooky season with a 2-mile haunted trail, a kid-friendly glow trail, trick or treating, bounce houses, and more!

• Spooky Movie Series: Hocus Pocus at Miller Park: Bring a blanket for a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus to kick off the spooky season!

• Dread Hollow Date Night at 321 Browns Ferry Road: Chattanooga's nationally ranked haunted house returns with three new nightmares!

• Twelfth Night at Greenway Farms: Enjoy a free performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night!

• Community Clothing Swap at Plant Bar: Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by swapping gently used clothes at this eco-friendly community event!

• Rummage Sale at Chattanooga Theatre Centre: Hunt for treasures at this community rummage sale featuring vintage pieces, retired costumes, fabulous wigs, and more!

• International Chip Taste Test at the Avondale Library: Teens ages 12-18 can sample and vote on unique chip flavors from around the world!

• Pop-Up Bike Park at Tennessee Riverpark: Ride ramps and trails at this exciting pop-up bike park, offering fun for cyclists of all skill levels!

• Drew Baldridge at Songbirds: Sing along to Drew Baldridge’s heartfelt country hits!

• Jessica Michelle Singleton at The Comedy Catch: Laugh out loud with Jessica Michelle Singleton’s sharp, relatable stand-up comedy!

Saturday, October 11

• Chattanooga Oktoberfest at First Horizon Pavilion: Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, bratwurst, live music, and family-friendly activities!

• Twilight Harvest Moon Market at Chattanooga Choo-Choo: Immerse yourself in the season with enchanting lunar motifs, pumpkin-themed crafts, and delicious pumpkin-inspired dishes!

• Fall Flea at Dirty Jane’s Antiques: Hunt for vintage treasures, handmade goods, and unique finds from over 130 vendors!

• Hocus Pocus Fall Market at Camp Jordan Arena: Embrace spooky season at this fall market with over 140 vendors, a free petting zoo, inflatables, and more!

• Lumberjacks Harvest Market at Lumberjacks Hardwood Center: Shop from local woodworking vendors that purchase materials from the lumberyard!

• Maker Day 2025 at Chattanooga Public Library: Explore hands-on workshops, tech demos, and creative projects at this interactive maker event for all ages!

• Fall Garden Festival at UT/TSU Hamison County Extension: Enjoy live demos, vendors, exhibits, and Master Gardener Q&As!

• Nooga Underground Film Festival 2025 at Barking Legs Theater: This one-of-a-kind film fest features flicks you won’t see anywhere else!

• Masquerade Murder Mystery at Northgate Library: Solve a thrilling murder mystery while enjoying a masked, literary-themed evening!

• Murder Mystery Dinner Show at DoubleTree Chattanooga: Solve a suspenseful murder mystery over a delicious dinner!

• Music at the Mansion: CSO String Quintet at Gordon-Lee Mansion: Enjoy an elegant evening of classical music!

• Noah Reid: Live Again at Walker Theatre: Enjoy an evening of Noah Reid’s heartfelt indie-folk tunes!

• Kolton Moore & The Clever Few at Songbirds: Rock out to Kolton Moore & The Clever Few’s mix of American rock & roll, blue-collar storytelling, and Texas-sized country hooks!

• Austin Snell at The Barrelhouse Ballroom: Enjoy an evening of Austin Snell’s gritty country and rock vibes!

Sunday, October 12

• Family Fun Day at Greenway Farm: Enjoy a FREE day of family-friendly activities on the farm, including archery, canoes, scavenger hunts, and more!

• Fall Plant and Seed Swap at the Hubert Fry Center: Bring a table, chair, and plenty of seeds and plants to swap!

• Bobby Stone Film Series: The Sound of Music at The Walker Theatre: Enjoy a screening of the timeless classic The Sound of Music!

• Micky & The Motorcars at Songbirds: Enjoy an evening of music with Micky & The Motorcars!

Don’t Miss This

👻 Make and Take: Boo Jars

Monday, October 13 | 11 AM | Tennessee Riverpark | Free | More Info

Get in the spooky season spirit with a free Boo Jar craft. There will also be free games and plenty of family fun courtesy of the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation department!

🪕 Ode to The Opry

Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30 PM | Barrelhouse Ballroom | Free | More Info

A night dedicated to the tradition, talent, and spirit of bluegrass in true Opry fashion! There will be a stellar house band and featured performances from some of the finest pickers and singers around!

🌟 The Party of a Showgirl

Thursday, October 16 | 8 PM | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $25 | More Info

This one is for the Swifties! Celebrate Taylor’s new album as well as other hits all night long!

🎥 Minecraft Movie and Crafts

Thursday, October 16 | 3:30 PM | Northgate Library | Free | More Info

Bring the whole family for an epic Minecraft Movie Meme-Along! Watch the movie, yell out your favorite meme moments, and enjoy themed crafts!

⛸️ Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

October 16-19 | Multiple Shows | Mckenzie Arena | $27+ | More Info

Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts! Expect to see classic Disney characters along with characters from Moana, Coco, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Frozen!

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