Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival
Location: First Horizon Pavilion | 1826 Reggie White Boulevard
Date & Time: September 26 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: $59.31 | Buy tickets here.
Social Media: Facebook
Bacon & Barrel is back serving up unlimited bacon-themed dishes, 12 whiskey tastings, and live entertainment for an unforgettable night of southern indulgence. This 21+ event supports the Chattanooga Market with every bite and sip count toward the local community.
Night Market: Night of the Living Dead
Location: Verre Noir | 36 Frazier Avenue
Date & Time: September 26 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: Free
Social Media: Facebook
Enter a night of mystery and magic at this Halloween-inspired market with tattoo artists, tarot readers, artisan vendors, bites, sips, and live birds of prey. Costumes are encouraged.
Location: Wanderlinger | 55 Station Street
Date & Time: September 27 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: Free
Social Media: Facebook
Celebrate Oktoberfest with a mouthwatering spread of smoked hog, meat rabbits, bratwurst, and sausages paired with craft beer. Guests can listen to live music by the Owen Saunders Band for the perfect fall festival experience.
Location: Tennessee Valley Railroad | 4119 Cromwell Road
Date & Time: September 27 | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Price: $35 | Buy tickets here.
Social Media: Facebook
Step into a storybook adventure with a family-friendly train ride through enchanted forests, magical marketplaces, and wizard-themed areas. From boarding at Platform 4 ½ to meeting Professor Hillmore and watching a live engine demo, blending vintage rail travel with spellbinding fun for all ages.
Laugh Your Heart Out Comedy Fundraiser
Location: Broads Lounge | 124 East 10th Street
Date & Time: September 28 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 PM
Price: $10.93 [+sales tax] | Buy tickets here.
Social Media: Facebook
Get ready for a night of laughter with comedians like Bridgette Martin, Donnie Marsh, and Andrew Ledbetter—all while supporting Carson’s Fight and The Children’s Heart Foundation. Enjoy an R-rated comedy show, networking, and community giving on behalf of the 2025 Heart Walk in Atlanta.