2024 Spring Events in Chattanooga
Million Steps in March/Ruby Falls
$ | March 1-31 / 8 am-8 pm
Get active walking the cavern trail to the thundering underground waterfall and help support the mission of the American Heart Association Go Red for Women in a big way! Participants can stop by our healthy selfie station and take home a complimentary heart-healthy recipe card. rubyfalls.com
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Race Weekend /Downtown Chattanooga
FREE/$ | March 1-3 / Times Vary
The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon weekend will feature a marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5K, and a kid's fun run, along with daily events to maximize a weekend full of energy and excitement while supporting the Erlanger Health System! chattanoogamarathon.com
Hunter Underground/Hunter Museum of American Art
$ | March 1 / 8-11 pm
The museum is converted into a nightclub for a one-of-a-kind cocktail party. The annual fundraiser offers an exciting evening of art-focused fun, music and dancing, an open bar, great food, a silent auction, and the famous Smash & Grab gallery. Must be 21 or up. huntermuseum.org
AmuseUm/Creative Discovery Museum
$ | March 2 / 7-10 pm
Journey back in time and join us at AmuseUm ‘24: 1995 (CDM's Version) – a chance to relive the magic of the 90s and celebrate CDM's inception year! Step into the world of boy bands and revolutionary tech innovations and indulge in entertainment, flavors of the 90s, and exciting surprises! Embrace the spirit as you rock to the beats in your favorite 90s attire. cdmfun.org/amuseum
Chattanooga Football Club/Finley Stadium
$ | March-Oct. / Times Vary
The Chattanooga Football Clubs, playing in the National Independent Soccer Association, season is back along with the return of the CFC Women’s team. Join the local CFC fans, better known as the Chattahooligans, and cheer on the CFC Men’s and Women's teams! chattanoogafc.com
Spring Blooms/Rock City
$ | March 4-May 12
Soak in the sunshine and colorful array of spring decor during Spring Blooms. Admire the garden’s fabulous art installations, including several new pieces, as you walk the garden trail. seerockcity.com/seasons
Spring Break Safari
FREE/$ | March 8-April 7 / Times Vary
During Spring Break Safari, the city transforms into a place where kids rule, and adventure is everywhere! Participating attractions offer kids hands-on activities, including scavenger hunts and unique experiences that turn kids into Cave Explorers, RockQuest Adventurers, Zookeepers, Conductors, and more. VisitChattanooga.com/spring
Battleground Explosion Volleyball Tournament/Chattanooga Convention Center
$ | March 16-17 / Times Vary
With room for 200 teams, this explosive tournament will bring athletes ages 12-18 to the ultimate volleyball battleground. Cheer on your favorite teams as they compete in the best out of three matches over two days in the scenic city. phoenixrisingvb.com/battlegroundexplosion
Chattanooga Red Wolves/CHI Memorial Stadium
$ | March-Oct. / Times Vary
Cheer on Chattanooga’s newest professional sports team, the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club, a founding member of USL League One, compete at their brand-new stadium. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com
SIPTN Wine Festival/First Tennessee Pavilion
FREE/$ | March 23 / 12-6 pm
Taste through over 200 wines produced right here in Tennessee, utilizing some of the freshest fruit in the South. Sip TN is made up entirely of Tennessee Wineries, come sip, savor, and purchase bottles of your favorite wines. Stroll and shop with local artisans and vendors, enjoy food trucks and enjoy live music! siptn.com/chattanooga \
Chattanooga Lookouts/AT&T Field
$ | April-Sept. / Times Vary
The Chattanooga Lookouts, a Minor League Baseball team of the Double-A South and the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, welcome you to AT&T Field this season. Join in as we cheer on our team with Looie the Lookout and all of Chattanooga! lookouts.com
Hug-a-Bunny Days/Chattanooga Zoo
$ | March 29-30 / 9 am-5 pm
Hug-A-Bunny, at the Chattanooga Zoo, is a family-friendly event celebrating the arrival of spring. Zoo visitors are welcome to enjoy springtime crafts and games, like the golden egg hunt, while many zoo animals will enjoy special seasonal enrichment activities. Event admission also includes up-close rabbit encounters, candy stations, photos with the Easter Bunny and other special activities.
chattzoo.org
Rock City Nights: Flora Luna/Rock City
$ | April 5-May 12
A first-of-its-kind nighttime soiree combining culinary, gardens, and art. Come enjoy food, drinks and art through the garden under beautiful low light. seerockcity.com/seasons
Chattanooga Burger Week
$ | April 15-21 / Times & Locations Vary
In this city-wide event, burger lovers will have the opportunity to eat their way through the Scenic City with $7 burger deals at participating restaurants, challenge their taste buds, and connect and share their experiences on social, all while being entered to win prizes. chattanoogaburgerweek.com
4 Bridges Arts Festival/First Tennessee Pavilion
$ | April 19-21 / 10 am-5 pm
This two-day, nationally ranked arts festival draws more than 12,000 people annually. It features exceptional visual and fine art from local and regional artists, a creative kids area, live music, and great local food. 4BridgesArtsFestival.org
Battle Below the Clouds/Ruby Falls
$ | April 20 / 6 am
Amateur grillers and smokers compete for bragging rights as Chattanooga's best backyard cooks at the 7th annual Ruby Falls Battle Below the Clouds BBQ cook-off. Independent judges select the Best Pulled Pork, Best Ribs, and Grand Champion. Enjoy live bluegrass music, kid activities, BBQ, and door prize drawings. rubyfalls.com
Chattanooga Seafood Bash/Coolidge Park
FREE | April 26-28
This three-day seafood festival will welcome some of the greatest seafood from across the United States to Chattanooga all weekend long. In addition to the delicious cuisine, guests will enjoy live music, beer and wine gardens, a kid's zone, and more! chattanooga-seafood-bash-on-the-river.com
Chattanooga River Market/Tennessee Aquarium Plaza
FREE | Saturdays, April 27-Oct. / 10 am-5 pm
Chattanooga River Market features handcrafted items from local and regional artisans showcasing their talents through jewelry, woodwork, and more. chattanoogamarket.com
Chattanooga Market/First Tennessee Pavilion
FREE | Sundays, April 28-Nov. 19 / 10 am-5 pm
The weekly open-air producer-only market features local food artisans and farms, fresh produce, meat, and cheese, live plants, local arts and crafts, food trucks, and much more. chattanoogamarket.com
Scenic City Cup/Camp Jordan
$ | April 27-28 / Times Vary
Presented by Scenic City LOC, the Scenic City Cup offers soccer clubs from all over a competitive tournament for boys and girls in U9-U19 divisions. soccer.sincsports.com
Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga/Bessie Smith Cultural Center
$ | May 3-4 / 8 am
Gran Fondo Hincapie-Chattanooga welcomes cyclists of all skill levels for a weekend of riding and celebrating all things cycling. This race weekend includes a family festival, an expo, an after-party, and more. hincapie.com/granfondo/chattanooga
Jfest/Tennessee Riverpark
$ | May 18 / 11 am
Jfest is the Tennessee Valley's largest Christian music festival, and a wonderful experience for families with plenty of music, fun and fireworks. jfest.com
Spirits in the Wild/Chattanooga Zoo
$ | May 18 / 6-10 pm
Enjoy an evening of taking a variety of spirits while sampling great food from some of Chattanooga’s best local restaurants, live entertainment, and support the Chattanooga Zoo. chattzoo.org
IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga Triathlon/Downtown Riverfront
FREE/$ | May 19 / 6:30 am
The IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon leads nearly 3,000 athletes on a 1.2-mile swim in the Tennessee River, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Transitions and finishes are at Ross’s Landing on the downtown riverfront. ironman.com/chattanooga70.3
Mountaintop Summers/Rock City
$ | May 24-Sept. 2
Wind through cool corridors of stone and beat the heat with a refreshing beverage while taking in a seven-state view during Mountaintop Summers. Enjoy the Rock City Raptors birds of prey show and Reflection Riding throughout the summer. seerockcity.com/seasons
