• Hug a Bunny | Friday, Apr. 7-Saturday, Apr. 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $8-$22.95 | Participate in springtime activities, games, crafts, and more while meeting the zoo’s real live bunnies.
• Canning 101 | Friday, Apr. 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $40 | Get hands-on knowledge of water bath canning + pressure canning from Jessie of Feathers & Fruit.
• Rally USA Car Exposé and Block Party | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Station Street, Chattanooga | Free+ | Check out the Rally cars and meet the drivers before they hit the demo stage Saturday morning in the Cherokee National Forest.

• Chattanooga River Market | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 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.
• The Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 1-5 p.m. | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., Chattanooga | $7-$50 | Participate in an adult egg hunt to win prizes + enjoy a “hoppy” hour with The Chattery.
• The Art of Darkness | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Immersion Gallery, 231 Broad St., Chattanooga | $40 | Enjoy a special installation by local artist Matthew Dutton + an interactive salon-style show featuring local creatives of all disciplines from the gallery, and more.

• Easter at Coolidge | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Bring the family + your Easter baskets for this community-cherished event that includes an egg hunt of over 100,000 eggs and much more.

• In case you missed it, See Rock City just celebrated its 90th anniversary and commemorated the occasion by repainting one of its barns.

• The Chattanooga Market will return for its 2023 season on Saturday, April 29 + Sunday, April 30. New to the market season will be Market Baketacular, Market Karaoke, and Smart is Cool Day. Check out the full 2023 schedule.

• Calling all readers. April marks National Poetry Month — what better way to celebrate than by hosting our very own Poetry Contest? Learn the rules + how to submit.

Why go?

• In May, binocular-toting birders flock to the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival to witness the annual migration of approx. 5 million avian travelers. Photograph species like western sandpipers and dunlins as they forage and flutter among the tidal flats.

Act like a local:

• Learn: Visit the Ilanka Cultural Center to browse exhibits and learn about the Native Village of Eyak’s 10,000-year history in the region.

Where to stay:

• Airbnb: Remodeled apartment near picturesque Nirvana Park and Eyak Lake (~$205/night)

• Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.

• What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

• The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.