CHATTANOOGA’S SCOOP · OCT. 29
A little boo. A lot to do.
Good morning, Chattanooga! Halloween lands on Saturday, and there’s plenty of fun before the candy bowls run dry. Here are five free outings, including comedy and a game day if costumes aren’t your thing, plus Yo-SUP’s Friday paddle.
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THREE FREE HALLOWEEN PICKS
01 / One more outing for that costume.
Haunted Market · Sunday, Nov. 1 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
First Horizon Pavilion · 1801 Reggie White Blvd.
Keep the Halloween fun going with trick-or-treating among the vendors and a costume parade at 1:30 p.m. on the Sunday Funday Stage. Browse the market while you’re there.
Free admission; parking, food and purchases are extra.
Plan your Haunted Market visit →
02 / Boo on the Block.
Saturday, Oct. 31 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
W. 14th Street, across from the Chattanooga Choo Choo
First Things First’s block party packs in face painting, crafts, a DJ, inflatables, candy and giveaways. A daytime stop before the evening trick-or-treat rounds.
Free; no tickets needed.
See Boo on the Block →
03 / Costumes and a little cheering.
Miracle League Fall Festival · Saturday, Oct. 31 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Miracle League Field · Warner Park
Cheer on the athletes, then enjoy games, face painting and inflatables. Costumes are welcome, and you don’t need to be a YMCA member to join the fun.
Free for members and nonmembers.
Get the festival details →
COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT · PAID EVENT
Tomorrow: costumes on the water.
One more reminder about Yo-SUP’s Freaky Friday, formerly the Witch & Warlock Paddle. Bring a paddle-safe costume for an evening of kayaks, paddleboards and costume prizes. Pets are welcome, too.
Friday, Oct. 30 · gathering starts around 4:30 p.m.
Chester Frost Park main boat ramp · 2491 Gold Point Cir. N., Hixson
Reservations required. Choose basic registration for $10, registration with navigation lights for $15, or registration with SUP glow lights for $40. These are package prices, not add-ons. Navigation lights are required after dark.
Bring canned food for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank if you can.
TWO MORE FREE PICKS · NO COSTUMES REQUIRED
04 / A Friday-night laugh.
Improv Chattanooga Monthly Comedy Show · Friday, Oct. 30 · 7–8 p.m.
Downtown Library · 1001 Broad St.
Catch an hour of unscripted comedy with Improv Chattanooga. This library outing is geared toward adults.
Free admission.
See the comedy show details →
05 / Game on, Northgate.
Video Game Day · Saturday, Oct. 31 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Northgate Library · 278 Northgate Mall Drive
For ages 10–18: Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros., pixel art, button-making, plus free pizza and drinks. A low-key Saturday option for tweens and teens.
Free; drop in.
Get the Video Game Day details →
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