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The Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls and the Tennessee River.
24 upcoming events in Chattanooga on our checked calendar, next up: Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert (Nov 7); UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) (Nov 7); UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida (Nov 8).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Chattanooga This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert | Nov 7-8 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
Upcoming Chattanooga Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert | Nov 7-8 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Covenant | Mon, Nov 9 (7:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Keb' Mo' in concert | Tue, Nov 10 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild | Sat, Nov 14 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary | Sun, Nov 15 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Lipscomb | Sun, Nov 15 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Radford | Sat, Nov 21 (7:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (touring) | Sun, Nov 22 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour | Wed, Nov 25 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Tommy Emmanuel, CGP: Living In the Light Tour | Sat, Dec 5 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Chattanooga Ballet's The Nutcracker | Dec 11-13 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Thu, Dec 17 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Home for the Holidays | Dec 19-20 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: New Year's Eve Dinner Train | Thu, Dec 31 (6:00-8:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Rain or Shine Tour | Thu, Feb 11 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Waitress (touring Broadway) | Feb 19-21 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (marathon, half marathon, 5K, Kids 1-Mile Fun Run) | Mar 5-7 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Beetlejuice (touring Broadway) | Mar 12-14 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour | Fri, Mar 12 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Chattanooga
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Chattanooga Christmas Dinner Train | Nov 6-Jan 3, 2027 (About 2.5 hours; select dates, departure times vary) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | Per table: $280 for 1-2 people, $375 for 3, $450 for 4; Pullman Section $360; more prices on the event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: North Pole Limited | Nov 13-Dec 23 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | $38 per guest age 1+ (Traditional); $45 evening departure; more prices on the event page |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: SeaLight Festival Train Ride | Mar 5-27 | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
Chattanooga Events by Month
- November 2026 13 in Chattanooga
- December 2026 5 in Chattanooga
- February 2027 2 in Chattanooga
- March 2027 4 in Chattanooga
Venues in Chattanooga
- Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium Hall
- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Heritage Railway
More nearby: Chattanooga & Southeast Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Places and Venues in Chattanooga
Each of these has a page on this site with hours, entry and dog rules read from the official page.
- Booker T. Washington State ParkChattanooga, Hamilton CountyState Park
- Harrison Bay State ParkHarrison, Hamilton CountyState Park
- North Chickamauga Creek GorgeSoddy Daisy, Hamilton CountyState Park
- Ruby FallsChattanooga, Hamilton CountyAttraction
- Tennessee AquariumChattanooga, Hamilton CountyAttraction
- Lookout Mountain Incline RailwayChattanooga, Hamilton CountyAttraction
- Point Park, Lookout Mountain (Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park)Lookout Mountain, Hamilton CountyAttraction
- Soldiers & Sailors Memorial AuditoriumChattanoogaVenue
- Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumChattanoogaVenue
State Parks in Hamilton County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington State Park Official page | Chattanooga, Hamilton County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Harrison Bay State Park Official page | Harrison, Hamilton County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| North Chickamauga Creek Gorge Official page | Soddy Daisy, Hamilton County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Chattanooga (Chattanooga & Southeast), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park Official page | Birchwood, Meigs County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Fiery Gizzard State Park Official page | Monteagle, Marion County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Fort Loudoun State Historic Park Official page | Vonore, Monroe County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Hiwassee River State Park Official page | Delano, Polk County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail Official page | Pikeville, Bledsoe County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Ocoee River State Park Official page | Delano, Polk County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
| Red Clay State Historic Park Official page | Cleveland, Bradley County · Chattanooga & Southeast | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Chattanooga?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the places in the same county and the state parks in the same region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and the places that have a page in our directory. Anything else we could not confirm, we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Chattanooga and Southeast hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Things to Do in Chattanooga”, itstennessee.com/destinations/chattanooga/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.