Village VW of Chattanooga, 6001 International Dr.

Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain

Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain

Chattanooga Market, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.

Living Hope Luthernan Church, 2268 Encompass Dr.

• “Blithe Spirit” | Wednesday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Enjoy this theater company’s depiction of Noël Coward’s play on the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine.

• Arts for Older Adults | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 1-3 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Adults aged 65+ can learn the art of knitting in this two-part class, and leave with your own dishcloth to use at home.

• “After Dark: Illuminating Chattanooga” | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | In-Town Gallery, 26 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga | Free | See the opening reception of photographer Anh Bao Tran-Le’s exhibition depicting the Scenic City at night.
• Scenic City Shakespeare in the Park | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Greenway Farm Park, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Hixson | Free+, RSVP | Bring your blanket or lawn chair to watch the opening night of a local production showcasing Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.”
• Date Night | Friday, Oct. 6 | 8-9:50 p.m. | Dread Hollow, 321 Browns Ferry Rd., Chattanooga | $74 | Test your love against the horrors of this haunted house — tickets come with gourmet treats and a commemorative professional photo.

• Fall Flea | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dirty Jane’s Antiques, 1910 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 30+ vendors for vintage and secondhand items like housewares, clothing, and furniture.
• Hispanic Heritage Month | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$16.95 | Meet some of the Latin American “reZOOdents” during special Keeper Chats — an interpreter will be present.

• Ever wanted an inside look of the Chattanooga City Council? Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod for District 9 is inviting the public to job shadow her. Send all inquiries via email to schedule the experience.

• The Chattanooga Airport recently received the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant from the US Department of Transportation. The $750,000 grant will be used to recruit new air service to Denver, CO — opening up a western hub.

• Parkridge Medical Center is recognized for a fifth year on the Fortune/PINC AITM 100 Top Hospitals list. The hospital ranks No. 3 on the list of large community hospitals for its “clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health.”

• Connect Sports has been connecting the dots for its new independent, semi-professional women’s fastpitch softball team, the Chattanooga Steam. The team will begin their first season in June + staffing is well underway. (Chattanoogan.com)

• FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert system today, between 2:20 and 2:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.

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Pumpkin patches

• Treat yourself this fall with Salt & Ash Soap Co., a clean ingredient skincare line. Relax with the Peppermint Eucalyptus Bar Soap.

• Treat yourself to a self-care upgrade with Roosevelt Supply Co’s Anti-Aging Face Lotion. Keep your skin looking fresh and youthful.

• Ghosts have never looked cuter than on these Halloween glass can cups. Snag them from one of Etsy’s Star Sellers (read: smooth shipping + great reviews).

• Looking for something comfy for fall? This best-selling crewneck sweater can be customized to your style, thanks to colors from nutmeg to apricot to rose red.

• If you’re camping, lounging, or cheering from the sidelines, make things more comfortable with a heated, cushioned folding chair. Adjust the temperature between three heat settings.