• Sleepyhead Main + Dodds Grand Opening | Friday, Sept. 29 | 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sleepyhead Coffee, 2602 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out to Sleepyhead Coffee’s new location for coffee and mocktails.
• Noontunes | Friday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Broad Street (Aquarium Way-High Point Climbing Gym), Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with La Paz and music by La Rumba + enjoy local food trucks and vendors.
• Morgan Wade | Friday, Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $34.43 | See American country music singer Morgan Wade take the stage in the Scenic City.

• 5th Annual Fall Sip & Shop | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Furnish, 8182 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Come out for cocktails, food, shopping, and opportunities to win prizes.
• Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga State Community College, McCormick Center, 4501 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Check out vehicle presentations, take a test drive, and listen to informational presentations on local sustainability projects.
• Tennessee Whiskey Festival | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $20-$125 | This whiskey and spirit-tasting festival features distilleries from TN and beyond, local chefs from The Bitter Alibi, Civil Provisions, and The Daily Ration, and live music.*

• Senior Day at the Zoo | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Those 65+ can enjoy free admission to the zoo.
• Coolidge Park Kickoff Market | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from a variety of vendors + enjoy food and cocktail offerings at this market in the park.
• Scenic City Wings | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $0-$15 | Taste chicken wings from the six participating competitors + help determine who has the best recipe.
• Switchfoot | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $48.70 | See the anniversary of the alternative band’s 4th album, featuring the song “Dare You to Move.”

• Income-eligible Hamilton County residents can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program beginning Monday, Oct. 2. See the eligibility requirements.

• It’s officially fall, y’all. Plan ahead with 20+ fall festivals to experience all the joys of autumn in and around the Chattanooga area.

• Ever wanted to try out stage combat? You can give it a whirl at the first-ever Scenic City Slam hosted by local company, BattleKat Combat. The event will feature a large variety of classes in addition to combat (think: stunt work, intimacy, and stage movement) for all skill levels.

• If you’re looking for a great tailgating grill, the Weber portable gas grill has wheels and folds up neatly.
• Keep your ketchup and mustard from running away with a condiment caddy.
• Keep flies away with mesh food covers.
• Use a cooler light for those p.m. tailgates to elevate your nighttime cooler experience.

Why go?

• Scottsdale and its surrounding cities like Phoenix and Tempe have something for everyone, even the kids. From golf courses to high-end shopping and spas, to the Arizona Boardwalk, it’s simply impossible to run out of things to do both indoors and outside.

Act like a local

• It may be an unpopular opinion, but say no to Camelback Mountain and climb Piestewa Peak instead. Pro tip: If desert plants don’t quite do it for you, the Arizona wildflowers typically bloom in late February and into March.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: This Boho Arcadia Gem is a short walk to these must-try breakfast + dinner spots. (~$125/night)*

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• Perfect for the -ber months: These stemless amber wine glasses that are dishwasher safe.

• Also perfect for the -ber months: This cozy thick knit blanket that’s buttery soft.