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
Hello, St. Elmo! Street Festival & Corgi Parade | Saturday, April 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | St. Elmo Business District | Free admission | Soak in the cuteness at this annual corgi parade + festival that celebrates the St. Elmo community with live music, a makers market, and food vendors.
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival | Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Free admission | Shop the latest outdoor gear from local vendors while watching demos and doing interactive activities.
Sip TN Chattanooga Wine Festival | Saturday, April 11 | 12-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $43+ | Sip and savor a variety of Tennessee wines while enjoying live music and local food.
4 Bridges Arts Festival | Saturday, April 18-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | $5+ | Don’t miss this nationally recognized festival featuring 140+ artists from across the country.
4 Bridges Arts Festival is one of Chattanooga’s most prestigious events.
Photo by @4bridgesartsfestival
Markets + expos
Twilight Jewelry Market | Saturday, April 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Free admission | Browse handmade jewelry from local artisans while enjoying live music and a beer bar.
Springtime in Chattanooga | Saturday, April 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Green | Free admission | Celebrate the season with an art + farmers market in a festive outdoor setting.
Master Your Garden Expo | Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12 | Times vary | Camp Jordan Arena, East Ridge | $10 | Learn gardening tips and try hands-on demonstrations while browsing plants and vendors.
Spring Flea | Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dirty Jane’s Antiques | Free admission | Browse a curated mix of vintage finds, antiques, and secondhand treasures from a variety of vendors.
Chocolat | Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Free admission | Indulge in this chocolate-filled market featuring sweet treats, drinks, and artisan goods.
Chattanooga Market Opening Weekend | Saturday, April 25-Sunday, April 26 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | Free admission | Peruse goods from local and regional makers, bakers, crafters, and entertainers + grab a bite from a food truck during opening weekend.
Concerts
AVTT/PTTN | Tuesday, April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $65+ | Check out this musical collab between folk-rock band The Avett Brothers and experimental vocalist Mike Patton.
Bob Dylan | Friday, April 17 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $79+ | Watch this beloved singer-songwriter perform hits like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Like a Rolling Stone.”
GWAR | Monday, April 27 | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Signal | $48+ | Brace yourself for some freaky costumes, obscene lyrics, and over-the-top theatrics during this heavy metal show.
Jake Worthington | Thursday, April 30 | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $37 | This show will be filled with honky-tonk energy and Texas country vibes.
Theater shows
Cinderella + Bluegrass | Thursday, April 9-Saturday, April 11 | Times vary | UTC Fine Arts Center | $25+ | What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself at this unique performance blending a one-act Cinderella ballet with a dance set to live bluegrass music.
Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” | Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 26 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $23+ | Enjoy a family-friendly retelling of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.
William Shatner Live On Stage With “Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan” | Saturday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $54+ | Chattanooga, the final frontier. Captain Kirk himself will take the stage after a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” sharing behind-the-scenes stories and answering questions.
“The Wiz” | Tuesday, April 28-Sunday, May 3 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $80+ | Step into this dazzling reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” that brings gospel, soul, funk, and R&B to the Yellow Brick Road.
Comedy shows
Whose Live Anyway? | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $76+ | If you’ve seen “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” you know exactly what to expect — a fast-paced night of improv where audience suggestions help shape the show.
Bert Kreischer | Thursday, April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $49+ | Get ready for a stand-up set filled with outrageous stories from a comedian who may or may not take his shirt off.
Family friendly
Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo | Friday, April 3-Saturday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $25+ | Expect a high-energy rodeo experience with professional riders, bull and bronc events, and family-friendly activities.
Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Montgomery Biscuits | Tuesday, April 14-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | Erlanger Park | $9+ | Catch the Lookouts in action during Opening Week in their brand-new stadium.
Be My Neighbor Day | Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | The whole family can spend the day meeting beloved characters and celebrating kindness in the neighborhood.
Battle Below the Clouds | Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Ruby Falls | Free | Cheer on backyard BBQ teams at this friendly competition with live bluegrass, kid-friendly activities, and a chance to support the Lana’s Love Foundation.
Putt Putt in the Park | Thursday, April 30 | 4-7 p.m. | Little Debbie Park, Ooltewah | Free+ | Play a 9-hole putt-putt course, yard games, and enjoy some frozen treats.
Easter events
Easter Bunny Photos | Wednesday, April 1-Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Northgate Mall | $39+ | Take the little ones for a visit and get professional photos with the Easter Bunny.
Hug a Bunny | Friday, April 3-Saturday, April 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $6+ | Enjoy rabbit encounters, kids’ activities, crafts, games, and an Easter egg hunt throughout the Chattanooga Zoo.
Parent/Child Easter Macarons | Saturday, April 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Sweet & Savory Classroom | $115 (includes parent + child) | Celebrate Easter by making memories and macarons with your kid.
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | North River Family YMCA | $5 | Kids ages 15 and under can hop into the pool and search for colorful Easter eggs in the water.
Easter Sunrise Service | Sunday, April 5 | 7:15 a.m. | Chattanooga National Cemetery | Free | Attend this Easter service featuring a sermon, live bagpipes, and complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts as the sun rises.
Easter at Coolidge | Sunday, April 5 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free | Celebrate Easter with family-friendly fun, including a massive egg hunt with 100,000+ eggs.
Easter Community Dinner | Sunday, April 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | The Union Gospel Mission is hosting an Easter dinner for those in need on the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.
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.