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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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A free holiday market at the Hixson Community Center with indoor vendors, food trucks, games and face painting, hourly giveaways and a toy drop-off.
Hixson Community Center
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMFree entry
A multi-race trail day at Reflection Riding for runners and their dogs: 1-mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, followed by local craft beer, food trucks and pet-friendly vendors.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Shop the Market At lists its 4th annual European-style Christmas market at The Commons in Collegedale with artisan gifts, Gluhwein, food and live music. Nov. 7 to 8. Admission listed as free.
The Commons
10:00 AMFree
Cambridge Square in Ooltewah hosts its Christmas in the Square community event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cambridge Square
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A one-night, European-inspired winter market at Patten Square from Art 120, with local makers, street food, live music and the Wild Hunt procession of costumed characters.
Patten Square
5:00 PM - 9:00 PMFree
Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings the Happy Holler Tour to The Walker Theatre in Chattanooga.
The Walker Theatre
7:00 PM
Nashville indie folk group The Arcadian Wild plays Songbirds on Nov. 7 with Addison Agen. Standing with limited seating. Doors 6 p.m.
Songbirds
7:00 PM
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera plays John Williams' score live while the film The Empire Strikes Back screens, conducted by Ben Palmer. Two shows: Nov 7 at 7:30 PM and Nov 8 at 3 PM.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
7:30 PM
A 5K, 10K and half marathon on the Tennessee Riverwalk honoring veterans, on Sunday, Nov. 8. Veterans race free and active duty military pay $15.
Tennessee Riverwalk (Shelter #1)
8:30 AMVeterans race free with government-issued military ID; active duty military $15. Other entries up to $55.66 (5K), $60.96 (10K) or $76.86 (half marathon), fees included.
Big Band Day at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, with the UTC Jazz Band and Sweet Georgia Sound on the music lineup and a Quilts of Valor ceremony for veterans at 1 p.m.
First Horizon Pavilion
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMFree admission
UTC Mocs women's basketball hosts Florida at McKenzie Arena on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m.
McKenzie Arena
2:00 PM
The UTC Percussion Ensemble performs the Beat Hunger Concert on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. The UTC calendar says it supports Scrappy's Cupboard and suggests food donations.
UTC Fine Arts Center - Roland Hayes Concert Hall
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Every year
Dates, tickets and tips for Chattanooga's yearly festivals.
Festival guideDozens of taco trucks, mariachi bands, folk dancers and a big Kids Zone at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. Here's how the Chattanooga Taco Festival works, what it costs and how to plan your visit.
Event storyDon Barron of LaSalle, Michigan, took the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off at The Barn Nursery on October 10 with a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin. Here are the official results and what was on the line.
Festival guidePro high divers, wakesurfers and highliners take over the Tennessee River at Ross's Landing every August, with free electronic music each night. Here's when the River Games happens, what VIP costs and where to park.
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