Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
ST. PADDY’S DAY AT THE CHOO CHOO
Location: Chattanooga Choo Choo | 1400 Market Street
Date & Time: March 16 | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: Free
Get ready for a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration! The event will be family-friendly from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, featuring The Molly Maguires and The Wolfhounds, along with acoustic sets from Tri-Selkie. Rain or shine, it is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family for some live music, food and plenty of drinks! To know more about the line-up schedule, please click here.
Location: Tennessee Valley Railroad | 4119 Cromwell Road
Date & Time: March 16 | 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Price: $58 – $400 | Book here.
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Step aboard for a captivating 6-hour journey to Chickamauga, Georgia, a town steeped in Civil War history, via the former Central of Georgia Railroad. Experience a 90-minute layover in downtown Chickamauga to explore the historic Crawfish Springs or the stately Gordon-Lee Mansion and savor local dining flavors around town.
CHICKAMAUGA DAM LOCK THROUGH KAYAK TOUR WITH CHATTANOOGA GUIDED ADVENTURES
Location: Tennessee River Valley | 4631 Amnicola Highway
Date & Time: March 16 – November 10 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $79 | Book here.
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Kayak into the 120 ft tall lock of the Chickamauga Lake with a guided tour to learn about the history of the dam and its impact on the surrounding communities as you slowly descend into the depth of the lock leading to a gentle current into the Tennessee River where more paddling adventure continues.
WILDFLOWER WALK WITH TN NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
Location: Audubon Acres | 900 N Sanctuary Road
Date & Time: April 6 [date changed from March 16] | 1:00 PM [meet up] | 2:30 PM [start]
Price: $5 [members] $10 [non-members] | Register here. | Limited slots available.
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Join an easy to moderate 2.5-mile hike through an arboretum to the creek surrounded by a vibrant display of wildflowers like the Bluebell, Bloodroot and other blooming treasures. Crossing on a pedestrian swinging bridge, venture to the historic Little Owl Village. This experience is perfect for nature lovers. Bring water and snacks. Restrooms are available
Location: Barrelhouse Ballroom | 1501 Long Street
Date & Time: March 17 | 8:00 PM | Door opens at 7:00 PM
Price: $22 [Advance] $25 [DOS] | Buy your tickets here. | 21+ [minor with parent or legal guardian]
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This funk six-piece band is known for their seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. Their interlocking unit works together to create a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry that produces new sonic ideas which is evident in their new song “Natural Light.”