Lucky you. You just found NOOGAtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Chattanooga each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Festivals
Red Bank Traffic Garden Jamz | Saturday, March 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Traffic Garden, Red Bank | Price of purchase | Enjoy an afternoon of live music, local food, and hands-on pedestrian and bike safety activities for kids.
Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 22 | 12-6 p.m. | Coolidge Park | $7+ | Try different craft beers and grab food from some of our area’s most popular food trucks.
SeaLight Festival | Thursday-Sunday all month | Times vary | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | $14+ | Step into a glowing outdoor wonderland where you’ll see hundreds of lanterns and live acrobatics.
Markets
Chattanooga River Market Opening Weekend | Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 8 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza | Price of purchase | Browse local arts and crafts, grab lunch from a food truck, and enjoy live music by the river.
Mystical March Market | Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 8 | Times vary | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Price of purchase | Spend the weekend browsing handmade goods and local produce, sipping green beer, and listening to Irish and Celtic music.
Shop the Market at The Choo Choo | Saturday, March 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Price of purchase | Shop handmade goods, sample local food, and enjoy live entertainment at this community-focused market.
Concerts
Cheap Trick: “All Washed Up Tour” | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $49+ | Prepare for a high-energy night of nostalgic choruses and feel-good rock ’n’ roll.
Jake Owen | Friday, March 6 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $43+ | Enjoy a laid-back night featuring country hits, easygoing vibes, and plenty of crowd sing-alongs.
Skillet | Sunday, March 15 | 8 p.m. | The Signal | $64 | Rock out with this multi-platinum Christian band known for hits like “Monster” and “Hero.”
Tribute shows
SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band Experience | Saturday, March 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $35 | You don’t want to miss this neon-filled tribute show packed with the biggest hits from the 1980s.
Red NOT Chili Peppers | Saturday, March 14 | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $28+ | Red Hot Chili Peppers fans can enjoy this tribute band that covers the hits and the deep cuts.
Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience | Saturday, March 21 | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $29 | Experience the energy of 1990s grunge as Nirvani recreates Nirvana’s hits with authentic vocals, guitars, and stage presence.
Taylor Swift Dance Party | Saturday, March 21 | 8-11 p.m. | The Parlour at The Signal | $29 | Dance the night away at this Taylor Swift–inspired event where fans can sing, dress up in their favorite Eras outfits, and celebrate all of Swift’s iconic hits.
Family friendly
Chattanooga FC Home Opener | Sunday, March 1 | 3 p.m. | Finley Stadium | $12+ | Watch Chattanooga FC take on Crown Legacy FC in its home opener at Finley Stadium.
Amuseum Junior | Saturday, March 7 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $30 | A family-friendly garden-themed event where kids can explore hands-on activity stations and create keepsakes.
Family Fun Day: Adventure in the Park | Sunday, March 15 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Greenway Farms | Free | Spend the day outdoors trying archery, canoeing, disc golf, scavenger hunts, and other family-friendly activities drop-in style.
Fast & Furriest 5K and Fun Run | Sunday, March 22 | 10 a.m. | Greenway Farms | $35+ | Dog owners can race with their furry friends or “rent” an adoptable dog to accompany them on the 1-mile course.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.