Chattanooga Events

The Tennessee River Rescue is an annual community-led clean-up of the Tennessee River and some tributaries. This event occurs on the first Saturday of October every year.Outdoor Chattanooga and Chattanooga Park Stewards will be at Greenway Farm to support the Tennessee River Rescue for the North Chickamauga Creek wraps around this city park and we […]

Outdoor Chattanooga has partnered with Orchard Knob Middle School providing instructional programming to empower students to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation and the natural world. Partner programs are not open to the public.

Learn to SkateboardFriday, Oct. 13 4:30-6pm__________________Ready to kick start your skateboarding adventures?Not sure how to get started or what gear to use?Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Skateboard class is for you!Join Outdoor Chattanooga and local skateboard experts for a FREE 90-minute class that will introduce you to the wonderful world of skateboarding! Experienced instructors will teach foundational […]

“ODDtober Walk” is a family friendly walk in Renaissance Park brought to you in partnership with the Tennessee Aquarium!Discover the enchanting world of the night on our guided moonlit adventure, where we'll walk through the habitats of strange and mysterious creatures that appear only when the stars shine bright. From glow-in-the-dark mushrooms to buzzing nighttime […]

Join Outdoor Chattanooga and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Rangers for a FREE 3-hour, guided and equipped historical kayak tour on the Tennessee River to experience the story of Jacob Cummings.Jacob Cummings was enslaved since birth and spent much of his early life toiling on the farm of James Smith, located along the upper […]

Beginners Bird WalkOctober 149:30-11amFree with pre-registrationAll agesGreenway FarmTake a stroll with Outdoor Chattanooga's field ornithologist to learn more about the basics of birdwatching.  Bring your binoculars or borrow ours to identify a variety of birds and learn amazing facts about habitat, birding apps and more.  This is a family friendly walk appropriate for all ages.  Dr. […]

Try Climbing at the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park! (no registration- walk up) Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge park to give anyone interested the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing with route difficulty varying from beginner to advanced. No experience is necessary and […]

October 179:30 am -11 amFreeGreenway FarmJoin us for a leisurely walk along the wooded paths to observe and identify wild birds.  If you are not yet a birder we hope that this will soon inspire you.  Dr. David Aborn, an Ornithologist and Assistant Professor of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga […]

Outdoor Chattanooga has partnered with Orchard Knob Middle School providing instructional programming to empower students to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation and the natural world. Partner programs are not open to the public.

Saturday, October 21, at 9:30 am Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga, will conduct 1.66-mile historical bicycle tour on Lookout Mountain. On this tour, participants will bike from Cravens House to the intersection ofthe Rifle Pits and Guild Trails. From this intersection, they will take a short out and back hike […]

International Observe the Moon NightGreenway Farm 5051 Gann Store Rd, Hixson, Tennessee, United StatesThe BAS and Outdoor Chattanooga would like to cordially invite you to join in with observers around the world for this year’s International Observe the Moon Night on October 21, 2023! Telescopes and educators will be available to assist you in observing the moon […]

Outdoor Chattanooga has partnered with Orchard Knob Middle School providing instructional programming to empower students to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation and the natural world. Partner programs are not open to the public.

Protecting our Rivers and CreeksOctober 12 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFREEPhilip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga CenterWater plays a critical role to every living organism. But what can we do to protect this lifeline and conserve it for years to come? Join Erik Hancock, Public Information Specialist for Chattanooga’s Stormwater Management division, and Mary Beth Sutton, Executive Director for […]

Ready to kick start your skateboarding adventures?Not sure how to get started or what gear to use?Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Skateboard class is for you!Join Outdoor Chattanooga and local skateboard experts for a FREE 90-minute class that will introduce you to the wonderful world of skateboarding! Experienced instructors will teach foundational skills such as body […]

Battle at the BendAnnual Skateboard CompetitionsSaturday, October 28    12- 10pmCassette Skateshop is BEYOND excited to host the 2023 BATTLE AT THE BEND skateboard contest! Chattanooga's longest running contest series! Over 70 skateboarders from the region will compete for a chance to take home the top prize of $500 from  Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga and […]

Fall Family Canoeing!Sunday, October 29   from noon -2 pm.Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided canoe adventure on North Chickamauga Creek. Our instructors will lead you on a family-friendly, leisurely paced paddle along the peaceful creek.  Prior to departure, you'll receive basic paddling instruction, water safety information and be properly outfitted in a lifejacket and canoe.  […]

Outdoor Chattanooga has partnered with Orchard Knob Middle School providing instructional programming to empower students to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation and the natural world. Partner programs are not open to the public.