THURSDAY’S WEEKEND SCOOP · OCTOBER 22
Science, art, stars & bluegrass
Good morning, Chattanooga! There’s hands-on science, local art by the river and a Halloween evening under the stars this weekend. Plus, a costume paddle to put on next week’s calendar.
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SUNDAY · FREE
01 / Bluegrass at the market.
Make Sunday a music-and-market day at First Horizon Pavilion. Chattanooga Bluegrass pairs free live performances with local produce, handmade goods and food vendors.
Sunday, Oct. 25 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
First Horizon Pavilion · 1801 Reggie White Blvd.
Free admission and performances; parking, food and purchases are extra.
SATURDAY · FREE
02 / Let curiosity lead the way.
UTC’s STEAMagination brings hands-on science activities, projects and giveaways to the Challenger STEM Learning Center.
Saturday, Oct. 24 · 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
755 E. 5th St.
Free admission and campus parking
SATURDAY & SUNDAY · FREE
03 / Art between the bridges.
Take a walk through the Between the Bridges Arts Festival at Coolidge Park and browse work by local artists. Admission is free; purchases are extra.
Saturday, Oct. 24 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25 · noon–5 p.m.
Coolidge Park · 150 River St.
COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT · PLAN AHEAD
A Halloween paddle worth planning for.
Yo-SUP’s Freaky Friday, formerly the Witch & Warlock Paddle, brings paddle-safe costumes, kayaks, paddleboards and costume prizes to Chester Frost Park. 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. Basic registration is $10; registration with navigation lights is $15, or $40 with SUP glow lights. Stay for the after-sunset glow paddle if you have the required navigation lights.
Bring canned food for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank if you can.
SUNDAY EVENING · FREE
04 / Constellations & Costumes.
Wrap up the weekend with Halloween-themed astronomy and a planetarium program at UTC’s Jones Observatory.
Sunday, Oct. 25 · 7–9 p.m.
Jones Observatory · 10 N. Tuxedo Ave.
Free admission
SATURDAY EVENING · FREE
05 / Food trucks & live music in Red Bank.
Bring a chair or blanket to Red Bank’s Food Truck Saturday for live music by the Randy Kiles Band and a lineup of local food trucks. Clever Ale House will have beer for purchase.
Saturday, Oct. 24 · 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Red Bank City Park · 3817 Redding Road
Free admission; food and drinks are extra.
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