For the ones who want a night out on the town

• Head to Memorial Auditorium during the Tivoli Theatre Foundation’s Broadway season to see a high-end production.
• Get a boat load of good times on the Southern Belle for one of its cruises touring the sights of the Scenic City. We recommend the Sunset Cruises for an even more romantic night.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Take a cooking class offered by the Sweet & Savory Classroom where you and your plus one can learn the craft of making anything from breads to Italian delicacies.
• Have a wine tasting experience paired with homemade wood-fired pizza at the Look Out Winery. Pro tip: go before the sun sets for the most breathtaking views overlooking the Tennessee River.

If you love the great outdoors

• Take to the trails to get to know each other along the way.
• Any thrill seekers in the chat with us? Try out Ruby Falls’ High Point ZIP Adventures or glide with Lookout Mountain Flight Park.

• The Ringgold Haunted Depot | Friday, Oct. 20-Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7-11 p.m. | The Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, GA | $5-$23 | Take a hayride, a ghost tour, and see the haunts of the depot + dress up and go trunk-or-treating.
• Lookout Comedy Festival | Friday, Oct. 20-Saturday, Oct. 21 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | $15-$100 | Experience a weekend of laughs with various regional + national comedic acts.

• Chattanooga Apple Festival | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Camp Jordan Amphitheater, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge | Free+ | Shop from 150+ vendors, enjoy food trucks, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and more family-friendly fun.
• St. Elmo Maker’s Autumn Market | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Tap House, 3800 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 20 local artisans while enjoying live music.
• International Observe the Moon and Night Walk | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Greenway Farm Park, 3008 Hamill Rd., Hixson | Free | Take a beginner-friendly night walk around the park to learn more about the night life that observes the moon.

• Smart is Cool | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | This special edition of the Chattanooga Market will showcase STEM organizations where you can see chemistry experiments, interactive activities, and meet the folks from NASA.

• Arts for Older Adults | Monday, Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | This class for 65+ will have a step-by-step process to painting an acrylic fall barn, and is suitable for all skill levels.

• This lightweight candy pass-out bowl is large enough for all your snacks.
• Want an easy costume (that’s still comfy)? Try this women’s black bat zip hoodie.
• Another easy costume: this men’s “Where’s Waldo?” costume.
• Floating witch hats will make the front porch festive.
• Light the way for trick-or-treaters with orange string lights.

• EPB customers can receive up to two free trees per household through its Free Tree ReLeaf program beginning Saturday, Oct. 21. In a collaboration effort between the City of Chattanooga + Reflection Riding, the program aims to increase native plant species. Learn more.

• Hamilton County Schools wants to hear from its classrooms. K-12th graders are invited to take the Student Well-Being Survey now through Monday, Nov. 20. The survey will help “support students’ academic achievement by connecting them to in-school resources and programs.”

• The current closure of W. 38th Street (at Ohls Avenue) will be extended through Friday, Oct. 27. Crews are on site conducting water main + sewage repairs, with detours posted.

• ClearStory Arts is seeking artists for its upcoming Cold Turkey Fall Art Market on Saturday, Nov. 25. Artists will have a booth to market + sell their work from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apply to be a vendor by Monday, Oct. 23 — accepted artists will be notified by Monday, Oct. 30.

• Free flu vaccines will be offered to Tennessee residents at 100+ health departments across the state beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1. Find a location near you.

• Mark your calendar, Townsend Atelier’s annual Holiday Art Sale will return on Friday, Nov. 17 + Saturday, Nov. 18. Folks will be able to shop from 200+ drawings, paintings, prints, collages, and sculptures crafted by local regional artists.

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