Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Halloweekend may still be 3 weeks away, but there are a lot of spooky events already taking place. And the good news is that there’s something for everyone, from the person who loves all things scary to the one who lives for fall and being cozy. 👇
Spooky season is upon us. | Photo by 6AM City graphic design team
👻 If you want to create something
- Halloween Branch Weaving | Mon., Oct. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $30 | Learn the basics of branch weaving — supplies provided include yarn, a tapestry needle, and a plastic spider, just bring a Y-shaped branch to use as a loom.
👻 If you want a good scare
- Dragrave: Unbecoming | Sat., Oct. 16 | 10 p.m.-3 a.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | $10 | This “carnival from hell” will have a drag show + DJ, face painting, and a $75 costume contest.
👻 If you just want to have a good time
- Hand Crafted Wishes | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Hunter Museum | $10+ | This 6th annual event will include unlimited samples of craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, food from local restaurants + a DJ and costume contest.
- Scarecrows on the Farm | Sat., Oct. 30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. | Free+ | Go by the farm anytime in October to vote on your favorite scarecrow built by community members.
👻 For kids
- Wizard School | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Commons, Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | $5 | Muggles ages 6 to 12 years old can attend a class at Hogwarts + get the chance to earn their wands through a series of magical quests led by Hermione.
- Aquascarium | Thurs., Oct. 28 and Fri., Oct. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | The Tennessee Aquarium | $8+ | Go on a treasure hunt while enjoying lights, decorations, costumed divers, and music + the reward is a reusable, pre-filled bag of candy — masks will be required on Thursday and Friday will be mask-optional.
And there's more where that came from. 👇
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Today
Saturday
- Downtown Chattanooga Pedal, Paddle + Picnic | Sat., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pedego Electric Bikes, 157 River St. | $95 | Enjoy a day of pedaling electric bikes along the Tennessee Riverwalk, plant-based picnicking in the park, and paddling down the Tennessee River. 🚲
- SCCA Pottery & More Market | Sat., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13 St. | Free+ | Enjoy supporting your favorite local potters, artists, and makers by shopping the day away with local food trucks on standby.
- Chattanooga Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 9-Sun., Oct. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | Put on your German garb and enjoy a selection of over 100 seasonal + local beers. 🍻
Sunday
- Food Truck and Fun Fest | Sun., Oct. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga, 1184 Baldwin St. | $35 | Enjoy live entertainment, 4 gourmet food trucks, and prizes at this festival with proceeds going towards ending homelessness.
- Drink Up, Game On | Sun., Oct. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 336 E. MLK Blvd. | Free+ | Bring your own game or take part in the board games, cards, and chess sets available. 🎲
Plan Ahead
- Chocolate Making 101 | Fri., Oct. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $55 | Learn about the science behind chocolate-making from local biz Cocoa Asante + receive chocolate, a plastic mold, instructions, edible fruit and flowers, parchment papers, and piping bags. 🍫
- Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit | Sat., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free+ | This event features educational workshops, panel discussions, info booths, and a hip-hop swap where you can buy, sell, or trade your sneakers, merch, or hip-hop memorabilia.
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Weather
- 80º | Partly cloudy | 24% chance of rain ⛅
Now Open
- New downtown clothing store Life is Good — located at 411 Broad St., Ste. 101 — opens today at 10 a.m. To celebrate the opening, the store is offering a special free gift for the first 50 customers. 👕
Community
- The redesigned Walnut Plaza has now fully reopened in downtown Chattanooga. In addition to the recently-unveiled Ed Johnson Memorial, the oval plaza also features Tennessee sandstone stairs, wall caps, pavers, and custom wood + steel benches that match the curves of the oval. (The Pulse)
Edu
- The Hamilton County Commission recently voted on a tentative plan to allocate up to $45 million for renovations to Tyner Academy, in addition to the $25 million allocated from federal relief funding. The commission will re-evaluate the agenda at a meeting in November. (NewsChannel 9)
Trending
- Anyone else been obsessing over Lupita Nyong’o’s Chattanooga adventures? Not only did she love Neutral Ground, but she also posted pictures in various Chattanooga locations, and we’re kicking ourselves for not being in the right place at the right time. 🤩
Health
- Remote Area Medical — a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics that deliver free dental, vision, and medical care to underserved + uninsured individuals — is hosting a clinic on Oct. 23-24 at the Camp Jordan Arena. The clinic will offer free services like dental cleanings and fillings, eye exams, and COVID-19 vaccinations. (The Pulse)
Arts
- ArtsBuild is hosting a free, virtual arts integrated teaching workshop series for Hamilton County educators + youth development professionals during November with Kennedy Center teaching artist Lenore Blank Kelner. The course teaches simple drama techniques that can be used to enhance English comprehension in the classroom. (Chattanoogan.com)
Sports
- The Chattanooga Lookouts recently unveiled their 2022 schedule that will begin on the road on Fri., April 8. Opening Day at AT&T Field is set for Tues., April 12 against the Birmingham Barons. ⚾
- The Chattanooga Red Wolves are hosting a World Cup Qualifier Watch Party for the match between the US Men’s National Team + Costa Rica on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The Soccer Down Here podcast will also produce a live show at the event, featuring Atlanta United Commentator Jason Longshore. ⚽ (Chattanoogan.com)
Try This
- American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is scheduled to sing the National Anthem before the Chattanooga Mocs game against ETSU on Oct. 13. In celebration of Studdard’s performance, tickets in section 205 are 20% off — a nod to Studdard’s hometown of Birmingham. 🎤
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