Things to do with Kids in Chattanooga

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 or singing servers, 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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Mar
20

Farm Days at McDonald Farm

Mar 20th 25

McDonald Farm

Mar
20

NEW Traveling Exhibit at CDM: Namaste India

Mar 20th 25

Creative Discovery Museum

Mar
20

Spring Equinox Magic Candle Bar

Mar 20th 25

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Mar
21

Springtime Movie Night at McDonald Farm (Over The Hedge)

Mar 21st 25

McDonald Farm

Mar
22

The Comedy & Magic of Jerry White at The Magic Box Theater

Mar 22nd 25

Apr
01

Free Family Night

Apr 1st 25

Creative Discovery Museum

Apr
01

Ready to Learn Family Workshops

Apr 1st 25

City of Chattanooga/Department of Youth and Family Development

Apr
03

Ready to Learn Family Workshops

Apr 3rd 25

East Chattanooga Community Center

Apr
05

Copperhill Special Train Ride

Apr 5th 25

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

Apr
12

4 Bridges Arts Festival

Apr 12th 25

First Horizon Pavilion

Apr
12

River City Ribbon Run

Apr 12th 25

Chattanooga State Community College

Apr
13

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Apr 13th 25

Coolidge Park

Apr
19

Chickamauga Turn

Apr 19th 25

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Apr
19

Creekside Flower Farm's Ranunculus U-Pick Day!

Apr 19th 25

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Apr
21

Chattanooga Burger Week

Apr 21st 25

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