10 Easter weekend activities in Chattanooga

Chocolate easter bunny and eggs

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Whether you want to eat, exercise, create or get out with the kids + search for eggs, there’s plenty to do this Easter weekend.

The NOOGAtoday staff is taking today off + we all have time planned with our respective families and friends. 🙏

If you’re observing the holiday + looking for Easter-related fun, check out these events. ⬇️ If you’re looking for something else to do, we’ve got you covered there too. Check out this month’s Plan Ahead.

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  • Bunny Train | April 6-20 | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road | $23 | The third annual Bunny Train will take passengers from Grand Junction to East Chattanooga where they can meet with the Easter Bunny + listen to storytelling, participate in an egg hunt + more. 🚂
  • Hug-A-Bunny Days | April 19-20 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | $7.95-$10.95 | Participants will be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny, go on an easter egg hunt of their own, make crafts + more at this event. 🐇
  • Easter Eggstravaganza | April 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hamilton Family YMCA, 7430 Shallowford Rd. | Free | The event’s egg hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. + attendees can also participate in games, crafts + more. 🐇
  • The Chattery’s Great Adult Egg Hunt and Hoppy Hour | April 20 | 2-6 p.m. | Sculpture Fields,1800 Polk St. | $7 | Adult egg hunt + beer. What more do you need?

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  • Grand Chandelier Breakfast followed by an Easter Bunny Sightseeing Cruise | April 20 | 9-11 a.m. | Southern Belle Riverboat, 151 Riverfront Pkwy. | $12.95-$24.99 | Participants can partake in an assortment of breakfast foods + children can get creative at the kids-only pancake station. The riverboat departs at 10 a.m. 🚢
  • Easter Dinner on the Grand Chandelier Deck of Pier 2 | April 21 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Southern Belle Riverboat, 151 Riverfront Pkwy. | $19.95-$36.95 | This event includes live music, dining + an appearance from the Easter Bunny. The riverboat departs at 4:30 for its hour-long cruise. 🚢
  • Easter At Coolidge | April 21 | 8 a.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St. | Free | The 11th annual event will feature over 100,000 easter eggs, face painting, live music, a worship service + more. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 9 a.m. 🐣
  • Easter Brunch at The Chattanoogan | April 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. | A brunch event in Broad Street Grille featuring the special appearance of animals from Bagby’s Critter Corral. 🐇
  • Easter on the Bluff at Back Inn Café | April 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. 2nd St. | For reservations to this annual Easter Brunch, call (423) 265-5033 x4. Outdoor seating is available. 😋

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