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Things to do with Kids in Chattanooga

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Are you ready to explore the Scenic City with the whole family?

Pack the bags, load up the car (or plane), and corral the kids—you’re headed to the best place for ‘em!

People all over know Chattanooga as a kid-friendly destination and for good reason! There’s something for the whole family.

Whether it’s giraffes or penguins, science or trains, scenic views, or underground waterfalls, history or music, the only things your children will be fighting over is how to pack it all in…and when you’re returning.

So go on and take a look. See what we have to offer the littlest ones in your family. We can already hear the chorus of “are we there yet?”

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Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Hubert Fry Center Boatramp

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03

Hiwassee Loop Train Ride

Hiwassee Loop Train Ride

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Delano Parking Area (9401 HWY 411, Delano, TN, 37325)

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03

Mountain Bike Rental with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Mountain Bike Rental with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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03

NoogaLights at theChoo Choo, a Halloween Walk-Thru Light Show

NoogaLights at theChoo Choo, a Halloween Walk-Thru Light Show

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Chattanooga Choo Choo

Oct
04

Copperhill Special Train Ride

Copperhill Special Train Ride

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Delano Parking Lot(9406 hwy 411, Delano, TN 37325)

Oct
05

Fiestaval

Fiestaval

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Miller Park

Oct
05

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Oct 5th 24

Mountain Arts Community Center

Oct
05

Summerville Steam Special Train Ride

Summerville Steam Special Train Ride

Oct 5th 24

Tennessee Valley Railroad

Oct
05

Walk Run Pedal Jamz Festival®

Walk Run Pedal Jamz Festival®

Oct 5th 24

Tennessee Riverpark

Oct
06

Chattanooga FC vs NY Red Bulls II

Chattanooga FC vs NY Red Bulls II

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Chattanooga Football Club

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New! 25% Off Sunday Brunch at The Playlist – A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience

New! 25% Off Sunday Brunch at The Playlist – A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience

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The Playlist

Oct
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5th Annual Motorcar Festival

5th Annual Motorcar Festival

Oct 11th 24

West Village

Oct
11

Boo in the Zoo

Boo in the Zoo

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Chattanooga Zoo

Oct
11

The Ringgold Haunted Depot

The Ringgold Haunted Depot

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The Ringgold Depot

Oct
12

Halloween Trail Fest

Halloween Trail Fest

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Enterprise South Nature Park

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