Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Night Tea Party at Almanac Supply Co.
Location: Almanac Supply Co. | 24 Frazier Avenue
Date & Time: September 25 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: Free | RSVP here.
Social Media: Facebook
Almanac’s Alice in Wonderland-inspired Night Market marks the return of its seasonal herbal tea collection, featuring Frolic, Awaken, Nestle, and Soften—four thoughtfully crafted blends designed to reflect the changing seasons. Guests can enjoy complimentary tea tastings, explore specialty tea drinks from Charm Coffee + Tea Bar, and spend an evening filled with herbal wellness, seasonal flavors, and a touch of Wonderland charm.
Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
Location: Crabtree Farms | 1000 East 30th Street
Date & Time: September 25 – 27 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free
Social Media: Facebook
Explore thousands of fall-ready plants including native species, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, and cool-season vegetables, while connecting with local artisans, nonprofit groups, and pollinator experts. With live music, food trucks, family activities, and opportunities to support sustainable agriculture, this annual event offers a fun and meaningful way to spend a fall weekend in Chattanooga.
Bacon & Barrel | Food & Whiskey Festival
Location: First Horizon Pavilion | 1826 Reggie White Boulevard
Date & Time: September 26 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: $61.32 [Gen Admission] $103.66 [All Inclusive] | Buy your tickets here.
Social Media: Facebook
Bring together local restaurants and barrel-aged spirits for an evening filled with bacon-inspired dishes, whiskey tastings, live music, and fun photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy unlimited food samples, 12 whiskey tastings, and the option to upgrade for unlimited access while celebrating Southern flavors in a lively 21+ atmosphere.
Racket on the Rails – Chattanooga’s Vinyl & Vintage Market
Location: Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District | 1400 Market Street
Date & Time: September 26 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: Free
Social Media: Facebook
Check out dozens of vendors offering vinyl records, vintage clothing, handmade goods, art, and unique collectibles. Along with shopping thousands of pre-loved treasures, visitors can enjoy live DJs, local bands, food, drinks, and a lively afternoon celebrating music, fashion, and culture in downtown Chattanooga.
Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
Location: Ruby Falls | 1720 South Scenic Highway
Date & Time: September 27 | 9:15 PM – 11:15 PM
Price: $42.95 | Buy your tickets here.
Social Media: Facebook
Experience after dark activities through lantern-lit pathways while hearing ghost stories from the attraction’s 98-year history and legendary tales from Chattanooga. This limited-capacity, adults-and-teens-only event offers a unique look at local history, mysterious encounters, and underground folklore on the walk to the iconic waterfall.