🍻 Nooga Halloween Crawl

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If you don’t have your candy bowl full yet, here’s your reminder to swing by the store today and pick some up. Did you know that on average 1.1 billion pounds of candy are given out in America every Halloween?

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Local Snapshots

🍻 Nooga Halloween Crawl

The 2nd Annual Nooga Halloween Crawl is back to haunt Chattanooga on Saturday, November 1, from 3 PM to 3 AM!

With 20+ stops across Northshore, Downtown, and the Southside, this local crawl promises spooky drink specials, live music, DJs, karaoke, and more—all with no cover at any location.

Wristbands are $15 and grant access to exclusive specials and a full crawl map. Most venues are 21+, so don’t forget your ID.

To make it even better, this crawl benefits CFC Academy, supporting youth soccer development across Chattanooga.

🏮 Forest of Fantasy at the Chattanooga Zoo

The Chattanooga Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy returns November 21 through January 17, 2026, transforming the zoo into a glowing wonderland of light and imagination.

Nearly 50 handcrafted lantern scenes, some up to 26 feet tall, depict dragons, fairies, forest creatures, and festive holiday displays.

This year’s festival features interactive exhibits, themed entertainment, and special appearances by Santa and characters from Frozen. The event runs Wednesday through Sunday evenings, with extended hours during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

You can find more info and grab tickets here.

🍔 New Family-Friendly Sports Bar

A new restaurant is coming soon to Cambridge Square in Ooltewah — Game Day Social. It's a family-friendly, sports-themed bar and grill from local restaurateurs Peter and Tiffany Gibson.

The Gibsons, who also own Sprinklez Ice Cream in Cleveland, plan to open the new spot in mid-December, bringing their blend of hospitality and experience from high-end dining into a relaxed, community setting.

Game Day Social will feature indoor and outdoor seating, a full menu of burgers, wings, and shareable appetizers, plus beer, wine, and cocktails. Multiple big screens will showcase live sports year-round in an atmosphere that’s welcoming to all ages.

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Weekend Game Plan

Friday, October 31

• Ringgold Haunted Depot at Ringgold Depot: Brave the final night of scares at this haunted historic depot with ghostly scenes and Halloween thrills!

• Halloween Bar Crawl at Downtown Chattanooga: Dress up and crawl through top bars with drink specials and costumes!

• Boo in the Zoo at Chattanooga Zoo: End spooky season with trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and Halloween fun for the whole family at the zoo!

• The Dragon Grand Opening at The Dragon (East Brainerd): Celebrate the grand opening with special deals, delicious BBQ, and Halloween-themed fun!

• Murder House Halloween at Wanderlinger Brewing: Wanderlinger is transforming into a Murder House this Halloween, complete with live music, DJs, and spine-tingling scares!

• Trick-or-Treat Feast at Crossroads Community Center: Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween feast with trick-or-treating, games, and spooky snacks!

• BOOgie Nights Halloween Party at The Playlist: Dance the night away in costume at this retro-themed Halloween bash with disco vibes and live music!

• Halloween Concert and Costume Contest at Roland Hayes Concert Hall: Rock out to live music, show off your costume, and compete for prizes!

• Masquerade Murder Mystery at the Downtown Library: Solve a thrilling mystery in costume at this adults-only masquerade event!

• Night Market XX: Dark Moon Fair at Verre Noir: Shop from 50+ eerie vendors, enjoy trick-or-treating, and plenty of food and drinks!

• Priscilla Block: Things You Didn’t See Tour at The Signal: Sing along to Priscilla Block’s bold country anthems!

• Gravedigger’s Ball at Barrelhouse Ballroom: Party into the night at this epic Halloween bash with top hits, costumes, and a spooky graveyard vibe!

• Halloween Hallucinarium at Atmosphere Chattanooga: Step beyond the veil on Halloween into a fully immersive realm with projection-mapping lasers!

• The Unsatisfied: Halloween Resurrection Show at Songbirds: Enjoy an evening of punk-rock with The Unsatisfied!

• Tim Burton Retro Halloween at Reagan’s Retro Bar: The ultimate Tim Burton-themed retro Halloween party with chills, thrills, and killer costumes!

Saturday, November 1

• Fantastic Mr. Fox at Chattanooga Theatre Centre: Enjoy a family-friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, full of clever animals and adventure!

• Under Americana Skies Showcase at The Woodshop: Discover emerging Americana talent in an intimate showcase blending folk, country, and roots music!

• Cruzin’ the Depot at Ringgold Depot: Travel back in time and admire classic cars, enjoy live music, and shop local vendors!

• A Decade of The Refindery at The Refindery: Celebrate the anniversary with Christmas festivities, makers, dealers, and giveaways!

• Christmas at Heirloom at Heirloom Chattanooga: Find festive treasures, holiday décor, and one-of-a-kind gifts to get you in the spirit early!

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

• Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary in IMAX at Tennessee Aquarium IMAX: Celebrate the 40th anniversary with a special IMAX screening!

• Improv Comedy Show at The Chattery: Laugh along with spontaneous, hilarious improv sketches performed by local comedians!

• The Band Chickamauga at Songbrids: Rock out to The Band Chickamauga’s high-energy tribute to classic rock and Southern sounds!

• Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour at The Walker Theatre: Kick off the holidays with Straight No Chaser’s a cappella harmonies and festive hits!

• Ben Van Winkle at The Barrelhouse Ballroom: Enjoy Ben Van Winkle’s soulful country and Americana tunes!

• Red Pawn’s Halloween Bash at Hi-Fi Clyde’s: You’re invited, dead or alive, for a night of killer Red Pawn jams!

Sunday, November 2

• Chattanooga Beard Contest at First Horizon Pavilion: Prizes for the most festively decorated beard, best groomed, coolest mustache, and more!

• Notes in Nature: A Musical Walk at Greenway Farm: Explore park trails and experience live performances from artists along the way!

• Eclectic Tea Party at Crafter’s Emporium: Enjoy finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and tea!

• Vintage String Quartet at The Walker Theatre: Enjoy fresh arrangements of hits from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, BTS, and more!

• TrapAWeen and Flea Market at 2523 Glass Street: Enjoy a flea market, games, inflatables, and costume contests!

Don’t Miss This

🎶 Requiems by Faure & Rutter

November 4 | 7:30 PM | First Baptist Church of Chattanooga | $45+ | More Info

Enjoy a special performance from The Chattanooga Bach Choir & Orchestra as they perform a Masterworks concert celebrating famed British composer John Rutter’s 80th birthday, as well as the 40th anniversary of his “Requiem“ (1985).

💿️ Thomas Dolby: Iconic ’80s Recollections Tour

November 5 | 8 PM | The Signal | $47 | More Info

An evening with English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur, and teacher Thomas Dolby. He’ll bring you his personal recollections of The Iconic ‘80s.

🛍️ West Village Holiday Happening

November 7-8 | 9 AM - 6 PM | West Village | Free | More Info

Your favorite West Village shops are teaming up for a festive 2-day event! Shop, sip, snack, and even meet Santa!

🎉 Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party

November 7 | 9 PM | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $19 | More Info

Get ready for the biggest 2000s/Y2K party in the country! Hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium and dress in your best 2000s-era gear!

🎄 Gingerbread Shoppe Craft Show

November 7-8 | Gingerbread Shoppe | Free | More Info

Get ready for the holiday season with homemade items and holiday decor from local vendors!

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