Halloween is creeping closer, and Chattanooga has no shortage of ways to get into the spirit — from glowing pumpkin trails to haunted houses and festive parties.
Here are 12 events still brewing this spooky season:
Family friendly
Ghouls, Goblins, & Witches: Haunted Grounds | Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct 26 | McDonald Farm | Enjoy festive fall treats, corn mazes, live music, kids’ games, character encounters, and Halloween fun for all ages at this family-friendly celebration.
Haunted Market | Sunday, Oct. 26 | First Horizon Pavilion | Families can trick-or-treat and participate in a costume parade at the Chattanooga Market.
Rails, Wizards, & Spells Train Ride | Friday-Sunday through Oct. 31 | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | Board a magical train, explore an enchanted forest, enjoy wizard-themed games and sweets, and catch a live potion demonstration during this immersive experience.
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch | Through Friday, Oct. 31 | Rock City | This beloved Chattanooga attraction has transformed into a glowing autumn wonderland with towering pumpkins, spooky décor, and festive fun for the family.
Boo in the Zoo | Select weekends in October | Chattanooga Zoo | Families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, bounce houses, character meet-and-greets, and plenty of Halloween fun with animals.
ODDtober | Through Friday, Oct. 31 | Tennessee Aquarium | Celebrate the strange and fascinating side of nature with eerie animal programs, underwater pumpkin carving, and fun surprises all month long.
For adults
Halloween Pup Crawl | Saturday, Oct. 18 | Downtown Chattanooga | Bring your pup and your Halloween spirit for a festive crawl through downtown breweries, complete with drink specials, costume contests, and adoptable animals.
Frights & Pints | Thursday, Oct. 23 | Chattanooga Zoo | It’s time to leave the kids at home for an adults-only night at the zoo with drinks, dancing, and fire performers.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Nov. 1 | Barking Legs Theater | Celebrate 50 years of Rocky Horror with an interactive mix of film, live shadow cast, wild costumes, and audience props — the final performance will be a neurodivergent/accessible showing.
Glitz, Ghosts & Gatsby Halloween Party | Friday, Oct. 31 | The Read House Hotel | Dress to impress in your best Ghastly Gatsby attire for a roaring and haunting good time with cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and costume contests.
Hits96 Gravediggers Ball | Friday, Oct. 31 | Barrelhouse Ballroom | Break out your boldest, scariest costume for a shot at cash prizes, plus a free raffle featuring giveaways like concert tickets to Sabrina Carpenter.
Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition | Select nights through Friday, Oct. 31 | Ruby Falls | With nothing but lanterns to light your way, walk through the eerie underground passageways while listening to ghost stories and Chattanooga legends.
Dread Hollow | Thursday-Sunday nights through Nov. 2 | 321 Browns Ferry Rd. | This nationally recognized haunted house features three new interactive nightmares: Belle Royale Hotel, Dreadwood Forest, and Dread Hollow High School.
