Caesars Head State Park

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Falls Park on the Reedy

Unity Park

Paris Mountain State Park

• Pop-up Project Dance Workshop | Monday, June 5-Thursday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Avondale Library, 1305 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Learn some dance moves with the local dance production company The Pop-up Project in this open workshop.
• Black Professionals @ the Hunter | Monday, June 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections.

• National Day of Caves and Karst | Tuesday, June 6 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Learn about the wonders of the subterranean world with activities for the kids, geodes (while supplies last), and a visit from Ruby the Dragon.
• Nature Meditations at Lula Lake | Tuesday, June 6 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | $30 | Immerse yourself in a sunset session of nature meditations at Lula Lake.

• “Through the Lens: The Life and Legacy of Horace Brazelton” | Wednesday, June 7-Friday, Sept. 15 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | Free | Learn about the first African American to open a professional photography studio in Chattanooga — Ruby Falls tickets are not required to visit the exhibit.
• Community Park Walking | Wednesday, June 7 | 5-6 p.m. | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., Chattanooga | Free | This week, community members are invited to participate in a mindful walk through Sculpture Fields at Montague Park.

• Free Family Fun Night | Thursday, June 8 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Enjoy a free night at the museum after hours.

• Three new restaurants are set to open in the Hamilton Place area. Two local eateries — Taco Mamacita + Community Pie — will open secondary locations in the area, and a Texas Roadhouse will open at the former location of Big River Grille. NewsChannel 9)

• Remember our friend Dill Prickles? The Chattanooga Zoo will start the construction of its “Cape of Africa” habitat — which will be the home to Dill Prickles + other African animals. Folks who wish to support the expansion can purchase a brick to donate for its “Pathway to Africa.”

• The City of East Ridge will host its first-ever Father’s Day Field Day on Saturday, June 17 at its community center located at 1515 Tombras Ave. This free family-friendly event will feature athletic activities, games, and hot dogs to celebrate the father figures in your life. (Local 3)

• Collegedale Parks & Recreation will bring back its outdoor concert “Tunes on the Track,” featuring performances by local talent. This year, the organization will offer two dates — Wednesday, June 28 + Wednesday, July 26 — for community members to enjoy. (The Pulse)

• Local theater company Obvious Dad will kick off its third season with an opening performance of MJ Kaufman’s “Sagittarius Ponderosa” on Friday, June 16. Various performances will run through Sunday, July 2 at the UTC Fine Arts Center. Get your tickets.

• In case you missed it, the second annual “Hello, St. Elmo!” street festival will return on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the neighborhood’s Business District. Get ready for a maker’s market, live music, and of course, the beloved Corgi Parade.

• Get ready to sip + savor during the best weekend in Greenville, SC. We’ve partnered with euphoria Greenville to giveaway one euphoric experience including two tickets to the sold out Seeing Stars: A Michelin-starred Dinner + two nights at one of euphoria’s partner hotels in downtown Greenville. Get the details + enter to win.*

• Want to work in an industry where demand is high, wages are rising, and job openings are plentiful? There’s a reason so many are considering the skilled trades. See how a degree or certificate in the skilled trades can fast-track an adult to a steady career with great lifelong earning potential.*

• Summer is here, which means so too is Aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

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