• Rock the Riverfront | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, April 2 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free+ | This weekend will feature the Light Up Chatt Parade + live music by La Rumba.
• The Mountain Goats | Friday, Mar. 31 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | The American indie-folk band will take the stage with special guest Adeem the Artist.
• Scream Break | Friday, Mar. 31-Saturday, Apr. 1 | 8-10 p.m. | Dread Hollow, 321 Browns Ferry Rd., Chattanooga | $17 | Experience the thrills + chills at the special edition haunt and escape rooms.

• The Spring Market | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain | Free+ | Come out to MACC’s spring-themed arts and farmers market.
• Chattanooga River Market | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from dozens of local and regional artists + makers at this riverside market.
• Sip TN Wine Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 12 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $45+ | Taste your way through 100+ Tennessee wines while enjoying other market festivities — proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Chattanooga Market.

• Vegan/Plant-Based Festival | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free+ | Enjoy local vegan and plant-based food vendors, a panel discussion with plant-based physicians, and festivities for children to enjoy.

• In case you missed it, Tyler Perry Studios were in town filming at the Chattanooga Choo Choo for the upcoming film “Six Triple Eight.” The film is based on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

• The Chattanooga City Council recently approved Mayor Tim Kelly’s Climate Action Plan — which includes an updated vision on combating climate change + boosting the city’s sustainability efforts — with a 5-2 vote. Read more about the plan’s six goals. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Easter is almost upon us, Nooga. Test your c(luck) with these local egg hunts + check out these spots to take photos with the Easter Bunny.

Why go:

• Explore this coastal city that opens the Gulf of Mexico to all of Texas with activities for all types of travelers.
• Shovel it in at these three foodie spots — the Fancy, The Gypsy Joynt Cafe, and The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Coffee on the porch of this 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage? Yes, please. Plus, the Ave. O Chateau is steps away from Pleasure Pier. (~$548/night)*

• An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

• Trying to talk someone into an April vacation? Just show them these hotel deals on Expedia. We love: The Islander Resort that’s on a private beach in the Florida Keys.

• What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart.