14 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Oct 23–25. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Chattanooga, TN weekend guide.
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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
J.A. Henry + East Lake YMCA — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · Downtown & North Shore
Food trucks, games, a library table and a trunk-or-treat costume contest with candy.
Details at YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga ↗Hamilton Family YMCA — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · East
Trunk-or-treat with inflatables, face painting, food trucks and a fall market; open to non-members.
Details at YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga ↗Chattanooga riverfront (see site) — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · Downtown & North Shore
The weekly Saturday riverfront market with live music, food and local arts and crafts.
Details at Chattanooga Market ↗Lupton Drive Baptist Church — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · North & Mountains
Trunk-or-treat with games, snacks, inflatables and a decorated-trunk contest.
Details at Lupton Drive Baptist Church ↗Chattanooga Market — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · Downtown & North Shore
The Sunday market with local farmers, food and crafts, plus a day of live bluegrass.
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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center — Chattanooga · Hamilton Co. · North & Mountains
Trails, creeks and fall color at the foot of Lookout Mountain, plus a wildlife sanctuary with native animals.
Grounds open sunrise to sunset; Welcome Center 9am-4pm Tue-Sat.
Details at Reflection Riding ↗Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center — Fort Oglethorpe, GA · Catoosa Co. · North Georgia
A park ranger leads a 90-minute car-caravan tour of the battlefield; the visitor center is open daily 8:30am-5pm.
Sat and Sun at 10am and 2pm. Needs at least four adults to run; subject to staffing.
Details at National Park Service ↗From Chattanooga Public Library branches and Cherokee Regional Library (North Georgia). Some need registration; check the library page.
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