Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
The Conjuring: Last Rites in IMAX!
Location: Tennessee Aquarium | 1 Broad Street
Date & Time: September 5 | 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Price: $15 | Buy tickets here.
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Experience heart-pounding horror where every chilling detail and bone-rattling sound pulls you deeper into the supernatural. This terrifying final chapter of the Conjuring universe promises an unforgettable night of scares, making it a must-see thriller film on the big screen.
Location: Dunlap | 53 Mountain Valley Drive
Date & Time: September 6 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: Free | Register here.
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Get to celebrate the season with live music, local artisans, family-friendly games, and pumpkin spice treats that create the ultimate fall experience. This autumn festival is the perfect way to enjoy crafts, food, and cozy seasonal fun fit for all ages.
Painting Demo with Debra Nadelhoffer
Location: River Gallery | 400 East Second Street
Date & Time: September 6 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free
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Transform sketches, studies, and memories into art through plein air painting by capturing nature on location and blending sights, sounds, and emotions into every brushstroke. This approach creates a deeper, more authentic connection than simply copying a photograph.
Coffee Ride: Velo to Stringers
Location: Velo Coffee Roasters | 509 East Main Street
Date & Time: September 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: Free | RSVP here.
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Kick off your morning with Bikes and Brews, a social cycling ride, community, and fresh coffee. Enjoy a relaxed ride through the city to Stringers Ridge trails, followed by a pop-up coffee station for the perfect post-ride hangout.
Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
Location: Ruby Falls | 1720 South Scenic Highway
Date & Time: September 7 | 9:15 PM
Price: $41.95 | Buy tickets here.
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Step into the shadows at this after-hours Halloween event filled with eerie ghost stories, Chattanooga legends, and mysterious encounters. Guided only by lantern light, this chilling experience leads you through the historic 97-year-old cavern to the breathtaking waterfall—perfect for thrill-seekers 12 and up.