🍎Harvest Games

Happy Thursday!

Fall has officially arrived, and that means it’s time to plan your annual trip to the pumpkin patch!

Let’s get to it!

Local Snapshots

🎃 Rock City Debuts the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch

Rock City is celebrating Halloween with the brand-new Enchanted Pumpkin Patch, open September 26–October 31.

Visitors are welcomed by Jack Straw, an 18-foot scarecrow, before exploring trails filled with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins. At Legacy Lane, families can enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting, and a Tractor Hay Bale Maze in Spooky Town.

The fun continues with a petting zoo on weekends, magic shows in October, and live music from local performers! This is a great way to celebrate fall!

🍎 Harvest Games in the Park

Coolidge Park will host the Harvest Games on Friday, September 26, from 5–8 PM, inviting kids 16 and under to celebrate the season with an evening of fall fun.

Families can enjoy sack races, tug of war, apple toss, and mini obstacle courses, all designed to bring out a little friendly competition. The night wraps up with fresh apple cider and prizes for the winners.

⚽️ Chattanooga FC Secures Playoff Spot

Chattanooga FC has officially clinched a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs, marking another milestone in only their second year in the league. With only one match left in the regular season, the Boys in Blue are aiming to finish as high as possible in the Eastern Conference standings.

The team returns to Finley Stadium on Sunday, October 5 at 1 PM for the final game of the regular season against Atlanta United 2. Tickets start at $20, and fans are encouraged to pack the stands as CFC looks to build momentum heading into the postseason.

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Weekend Game Plan

Friday, September 26

• Harvest Games at Coolidge Park: Get ready for fall with classic games and activities for all ages!

• Chattanooga Bacon Barrel at First Horizon Pavilion: Indulge in bacon-infused tastings paired with barrel-aged beers at this savory fall kickoff event!

• Map-a-Thon at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center: Learn about mapping and how it works!

• The KIC Back at Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga: A night dedicated to old school music, throwback style, and community vibes!

• Wine and Cheese Tasting at Bleu Fox Cheese Shop: Experience 4-6 curated wines paired with artisan cheese!

• Tiny Tattoos at Barn Door Boutique: Get a tiny tattoo for just $55 at this pop-up event!

• The Sternwheelers at The Woodshop: Groove to live Americana and folk tunes by The Sternwheelers!

• Three Billy Goats Gruff at East Lake Duck Pond: Delight in a bilingual family concert retelling the classic tale of Three Billy Goats Gruff!

• End of Summer at State of Confusion: Say goodbye to summer with DJs, drinks, and dancing!

• Lilac Line at Songbirds: Sway to Lilac Line's dreamy alt-rock music in an enchanting live performance!

• Laura Peek at The Comedy Catch: Enjoy an evening of laughter with Laura Peek!

Saturday, September 27

• Chattanooga Comic Con at Chattanooga Convention Center: Dive into geek culture with comics, cosplay, celebrity guests, and collectibles!

• Fall Plant Sale at Crabtree Farms: Stock up on native plants and fall blooms at this annual sale!

• Red Bank Arts Festival at Red Bank Community Center: Celebrate creativity with local art, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities!

• Sweet E’s Grand Opening at Sweet E’s (West Village): Celebrate the grand opening with giveaways, snacks, treats, and lots of shopping!

• Oktoberfest Celebration at Bleu Fox Cheese Shop: An authentic Oktoberfest celebration featuring Raclette Hot Dogs!

• Beast Feast: An Oktoberfest Celebration at Wanderlinger Brewing: Plates will be piled high with smoked Tennessee hog, hearty meat rabbits, and a variety of bratwurst and sausages!

• National Pet Store Day at Slobberbones Pet Bakery: Celebrate National Pet Store Day with big savings, freebies, and fun for you and your pets!

• UTC Football vs. The Citadel at Finley Stadium: Cheer on the UTC Mocs as they take on The Citadel!

• Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. Union Omaha at CHI Memorial Stadium: Support the Red Wolves as they take on Union Omaha!

• Club Rewind at Songbirds: Be transported to THE decade of BIG hair, neon colors, Parachute Pants, and Rubik's Cubes!

• Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium: Enjoy Lyle Lovett’s signature blend of country, folk, and jazz!

• Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at The Signal: Rock out to Led Zeppelin’s iconic hits with Zoso’s electrifying tribute performance!

• Runaway Gin: A Phish Tribute at The Barrelhouse Ballroom: Jam to Phish’s eclectic sound with Runaway Gin’s high-energy tribute show!

Sunday, September 28

• Signal Mountain Community Clean-Up Day at Signal Mountain: Join fellow community members for a morning of cleaning up local parks, trails, and roads!

• Chattanooga Market: Sunday Funday at First Horizon Pavilion: Unwind with a relaxed afternoon of live music, arts & crafts, and fresh farm produce!

• Lantern Tours: Ghost Walk Edition at Ruby Falls: Wander through haunted Chattanooga history on a guided lantern-lit ghost walk!

• Free Star Party at the UTC Clarence T. Jones Observatory: Take a look at the night sky through the historic telescope and enjoy a short lecture on Black Holes!

• Eric Johnson: Texaphonic Tour at Tivoli Theatre: Experience guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson's instrumental prowess on his Texaphonic Tour!

Don’t Miss This

🍽️ Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner

October 1 | 6 PM | Cambridge Square | $125 | More Info

Enjoy an impressive chef-crafted 6-course menu that’s expertly paired with Frank Family Wines!

🤠 Lily Rose: I Know What I Want Tour

October 2 | 8 PM | The Signal | $35+ | More Info

Enjoy an evening with the rising country music star as her I Know What I Want Tour makes a stop in Chattanooga!

🥳 Girl’s Night

October 2 | 5 PM | Sir Goony’s | $18 | More Info

Get the gang together and enjoy a ladies’ night at Sir Goony’s! There will be vendors for ladies, complimentary mimosas, and plenty of go-kart rides!

👻 Drad Hollow Opening Night

October 2 | 8 PM | 321 Browns Ferry Road | $25 | More Info

Dread Hollow is back for another year with a spooky haunted house and escape rooms! If you can’t make it on opening night, they’ll be open through November 2.

🎙️ Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble, and Roll Tour

October 3 | 8 PM | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium | $50+ | More Info

Don’t miss an evening with the Southern-friend blues rock group as they make a stop in Chattanooga!

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