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Kids Chapter Book Club

Orena Humphreys Library 13535 TN Hwy 28, Whitwell, TN, United States

Orena Humphreys Public Library will be hosting a Kids Chapter Book Club on Tuesday, October 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Boo in the Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, United States

On October the 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., the Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting its Boo in the Zoo event. The zoo will conclude regular business hours at 3:30 p.m. ET prior to each evening the event is held. Price of admission is $11.95 for zoo members

4th Annual Cavefest

The Caverns 555 Charlie Roberts Rd, Pelham, TN, United States

On Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, The Caverns in nearby Grundy County will be hosting its 4th Annual Cavefest event. A kick-off party will also be held prior to the event on Friday, October 10. Two-day festival tickets costs $99, with camping included.    

Outboard Nationals-Thunder on the Lake

Marion County Park 9696 Highway 41, Jasper, TN, United States

The Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association (SODA) will be hosting the Outboard Nationals-Thunder on the Lake drag boat race on both Saturday, October 11 at 9 a.m., as well as Sunday, October 12 at 5 p.m. at Marion County Park. All are welcome to attend.  

Free Picnic

Peter Cave Cove Pryor Ridge Road, Tracy City, TN, United States

The Appalachian Conservation Institute (ACI) is hosting a free Fall Picnic on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peter Cave Cove on Pryor Ridge Road in Tracy City. Free tickets for the event can be acquired at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-fall-picnic-at-appalachian-conservation-institute-tickets-1689077609599.

Twilight Harvest Moon Market

Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel 1400 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel will be hosting its Twilight Harvest Moon Market event on Saturday, October 11 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1400 Market Street in Chattanooga. All are invited to attend.  

3rd Annual Spooky Pop-Up

Hannah Pickett Park 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, TN

The 3rd Annual Spooky Pop-Up event will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hannah Pickett Park in Monteagle. Entry to the event is free to all.  

Paddle the Battle

South Pittsburg Municipal Park 190 Jaycee Dr, South Pittsburg, TN, United States

SPARQ is to host its Paddle the Battle event on Sunday, October 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at South Pittsburg Municipal Park. Kayaks, canoes, or SUPs are required for this event.  

Frights & Pints

Chattanooga Zoo 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, United States

The Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting its Frights & Pints event on Thursday, October 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is only open to those 21+ in age, and ticket prices vary for both zoo memners and non-members. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.chattzoo.org/events/frights-and-pints-2.

Free Airplane Rides

Marion Co Airport 300 Airport Rd, Jasper, TN, United States

Marion County’s EAA Chapter 1560 is hosting Free Airplane Rides for children ages eight to 17 years old on Saturday, October 25 at the Marion County Airport. Registration for the airplane rides is now open and can be made at https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE1853LOA. For additional questions, contact Gerald K. Brocker at 423-503-4148.  

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