16 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Outdoors & Active

Harvest Moon Kayak Tour

Paddle the Tennessee River by moonlight on this seasonal evening kayak tour hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:30 PM · Outdoor Chattanooga, Chattanooga

Scenic City Run Crew x WNRR Saturday Run

Two Chattanooga run clubs join forces for a community run at Fast Break Athletics — all paces welcome.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Fast Break Athletics, Chattanooga

Greenway Yoga with Lauren – Vinyasa Flow

New Greenway Yoga instructor Lauren leads Vinyasa Flow every third Thursday of the month in the St. Elmo neighborhood.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Greenway Yoga, St. Elmo Historic District, Chattanooga

Music & Nightlife

Queens for a Cause Drag Benefit

An 18+ drag benefit extravaganza at Barking Legs Theater with all proceeds going to support surgery for performer Evelyn.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Sister Hazel at The Signal

Alt-rock fan favorites Sister Hazel bring their acoustic-driven anthems to The Signal in Chattanooga.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Signal, Chattanooga

Slothrust + The Velveteers at The Boneyard

Indie rock powerhouses Slothrust and The Velveteers team up for a live show at The Boneyard on the Southside.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · The Boneyard, Chattanooga

Food & Drink

Nooga Glizzy Week

Sixteen Chattanooga partner restaurants and bars serve $7 featured hot dogs and glizzys all week in this city-wide culinary celebration.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Various locations, Chattanooga

Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival

A beloved annual festival celebrating bacon and craft spirits with tastings, live music, and more at a Chattanooga venue.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 5:00 PM · Chattanooga

Arts & Culture

Gary Owen

America's Funniest Serviceman Gary Owen takes the stage at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga

Sean Patton

Special engagement stand-up from Sean Patton, known for his role alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez in FX's English Teacher.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Festivals & Special Events

3rd Annual Racket at the Boneyard

Yellow Racket Records brings a full weekend of live music, vinyl digging, and vintage shopping to Station Street and the Choo Choo on the Southside.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Station Street / Choo Choo Complex, Southside, Chattanooga

Chattanooga Kidney Foundation - Dare to Dance

A fundraising gala and dance event benefiting the Chattanooga Kidney Foundation, held at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza, Chattanooga

Free Events

Board Silly - Card Games Sunday

Join the Board Silly community for a casual afternoon of card games and social play.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:00 PM · Chattanooga

CreativeMornings Chattanooga – CURRENT with Chris Collins

Dr. Chris Collins, chiropractor and community builder, speaks at CreativeMornings Chattanooga's September event themed CURRENT at the Downtown Branch Library.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library

Sports

Ironman Chattanooga Race Weekend

Elite and amateur triathletes descend on Chattanooga for the annual Ironman race, with road closures and a festival atmosphere along the course.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Chattanooga (various course locations)

Date Night

STIR Oyster Happy Hour

STIR in Chattanooga offers fresh-shucked oysters, craft cocktails, $10 tonics, and weekday oyster specials at their weekday happy hour.

Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 PM · STIR, Chattanooga