16 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Flip Trade Show

A buy-sell-trade event perfect for collectors of sports cards, Pokémon, anime, video games, comics, and more at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center

River Games

A weekend of wake surfing, death diving, and water sports competitions at Ross's Landing on the Chattanooga riverfront.

Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Ross's Landing, Chattanooga

Third Annual Watermelon Festival

A family-friendly summer tradition at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek featuring live music, artisan vendors, farm animal encounters, kids activities, and plenty of watermelon treats.

Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 · McDonald Farm, Sale Creek

Date Night

HAUS of Flow

An all-levels yoga class guided by instructors Daniel Brown and Jimmy Urciuoli, set to a live house music soundtrack mixed by DJ LEVERÓN, blurring the line between wellness and the dance floor.

Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 PM · The Parlour at The Signal, Chattanooga

Music & Nightlife

Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell & Friends

Barking Legs Theater's beloved weekly jazz series continues with Dexter Bell & Friends performing live in an intimate setting.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 7:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Paul Cauthen

Outlaw country troubadour Paul Cauthen brings his fearless fifth album 'Book of Paul' to The Signal for a night of utterly authentic country music.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:30 PM · The Signal, Chattanooga

Arts & Culture

Claude Stuart

Stand-up comedian Claude Stuart, as seen on 'The Tonight Show' and 'Last Comic Standing,' performs two nights at The Comedy Catch.

Friday, August 14 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

The Man on the Middle Cross: A New Musical Staged Reading

A world-premiere staged reading of an award-winning new musical exploring the life of the repentant thief crucified alongside Jesus, followed by an audience talk-back session with the creative team.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Come From Away

The Chattanooga Theatre Centre stages the beloved Broadway musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland welcoming stranded travelers on September 11, 2001.

Thursday, September 11 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Outdoors & Active

Silver Adventures: You Too Can Canoe

Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner-friendly guided canoe adventure on North Chickamauga Creek led by experienced guides.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00 PM · North Chickamauga Creek, Chattanooga

Practice Playshop at Yoga Landing

A three-hour yoga practice playshop at Yoga Landing in downtown Chattanooga, held monthly on select Saturdays.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 3:00 PM · Yoga Landing, Downtown Chattanooga

Ecological Gardening Series: Right Plant, Right Place

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones hosts a free educational session on ecological gardening principles — the right plant for the right place.

Monday, August 17, 2026 5:30 PM · Chattanooga

Free Events

Board Game Day at The Greenhouse Barrel (Oddstory MLK)

The Chattanooga Board Game Club hosts a casual board game day at Oddstory Brewery's Greenhouse Barrel location on MLK.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:00 PM · Oddstory Brewery (MLK), Chattanooga

Riverfront Nights Free Concert Series

Chattanooga's free weekly riverfront concert series runs through September 5 — check the Riverfront Nights website for the current lineup.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Chattanooga Riverfront

Chattanooga River Runners Weekly Run

The Chattanooga River Runners meet every Wednesday for a community run, post-run chats, and good vibes — all are welcome to just show up.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Fiamma Pizza Company, Chattanooga

Food & Drink

The Trinity Restaurant Grand Opening

The Trinity Restaurant has officially opened in Downtown Chattanooga, bringing a taste of New Orleans to 1278 Market Street.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 1278 Market Street, Chattanooga