• Noontunes | Friday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Broad Street (Aquarium Way-High Point Climbing Gym), Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend your lunch break with a street carnival-themed version of this concert series with music by the ChattanooGuys.
• “Un Nuevo Pasado (Someday Soon)” | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | Donation | See a special outdoor film screening to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
• Free Movie Night | Friday, Sept. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 7989 Causeway Rd., Hixson | Free | See a free outdoor movie screening of “The Incredibles” — bring your own blankets and chairs.
• BHB’s 1 Year Anniversary | Friday, Sept. 15 | 9-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Celebrate Barrelhouse Ballroom’s one-year anniversary with music from the local group The Communicators.

• Chattanooga MORE THAN PINK Walk | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Pl. Blvd., Chattanooga | Donation | Walk around the mall for breast cancer awareness + enjoy a party at the finish line.
• Rock the Ridge Festival | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Walden’s Ridge Civic League, 2501 Fairmount Pk., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the wildlife + environmental efforts in the Scenic City with live music, food trucks, and native plant vendors.
• Day of Clay | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 1-4 p.m. | Scenic City Clay Arts Classroom, 1271 Market St., Chattanooga | $0-$20 | Experience the art of clay at this family-friendly event with pottery activities, a smash booth, dunk tank + a silent auction.
• Txakoli Garden Party | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 4-7 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $40 | Sample a range of Txakoli wines (from the Basque region of Spain), enjoy small bites, and live music.

• Apple Festival | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from several farms that will offer their apple harvest along with fresh ciders + apple treats.

• Another Moon River Festival season has come and gone. Read our recap breaking down favorite moments and pro tips for next year’s festival.

• Sweet Luni’s, a gourmet popsicle and treat shop from the folks behind Taconooga, has opened at 133 Frazier Ave. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Mexican candy, homemade desserts, aguas frescas, and a whole lot more on the menu.

• What fall weather can we expect this year? We’ve got a seasonal outlook for the weather in Chattanooga. Check out our two-minute read on what the weather will likely bring this September, October, and November.

• Tickets are on sale for the Tennessee Aquarium’s Family Sleep in the Deep overnight program. Participants will be able to take a guided tour through the aquarium, meet an animal ambassador, take part in a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a light breakfast in the morning. Read the FAQ.

Why go?

• Welcome in the fall season at the 51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, happening Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15. Kick off the autumnal celebrations with costume contests, live music, festival fare, and local sips.

Act like a local

• Barbara’s Fish Trap in the Harbor should be one of your first stops. Try the fish + chips (pro tip: add a side of ranch). Bonus: You can order from the to-go window and either eat on the beach or at one of the picnic tables lining the marina.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Seaside Haven: Modern Retreat with Breathtaking Views and Beachside Charm (~425/night)*

• Apple just announced the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is back in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

• Your fall drink: A Negroni cocktail made with Ritual Zero Proof’s award-winning non-alcoholic spirits. You’ll skip the hangover and still get all the classic taste.