The Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Department and Outdoor Chattanooga are throwing an end-of-summer riverside celebration on Friday, Aug. 23 + Saturday, Aug. 24. The second annual Chatt Town Cool Down will feature high-energy outdoor activities, action sports, music, and food.
The best part? All of the events are free of charge + family-friendly, so everyone can join in on the fun.
While you can check out the full schedule online, here are our can’t-miss events for the weekend:
Friday
Splash Down
Kick off the celebrations with ChattSkates at 6 p.m. to bike, skateboard, or rollerskate your way into the Tennessee River. Bonus: You can watch and participate in the foam dance party at the same time.
Black Women Paddle
This event is in celebration of H2O Life’s Women on the Water program, those 18+ are welcome to celebrate and join in the paddle starting at 6 p.m. at Ross’s Landing. Limited equipment is available, register to join.
Lookout Wild Films
Bring your blankets to wrap up the evening watching short films under the stars — screenings start at 9 p.m.
Saturday
Paddle Parade
Join fellow kayakers, canoers, and stand-up paddleboarders at 10 a.m. for a 5.4-mile paddle down the Tennessee River (from Rivermont Park to Coolidge Park). Wear a costume and decorate your watercraft for a chance to win the costume contest. Pro tip: If you go to any event, it should be this one.
Saturday has some great ongoing activities from 12 to 4 p.m. We recommend taking a trip down the foam slide, joining in on the bike rodeo, making your way up the Walnut Bridge climbing wall, and checking out the live animal demonstrations.
Bonus: Chatt Town Cool Down isn’t the only fun happening on the riverfront this weekend. Make sure to check out Riverfront Nights on Saturday evening for live music + the River Market at the Tennessee Aquarium on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
