🌳 Taking a walk on the wild side

• Spend the summer in the woods learning outdoor skills, meeting local wildlife, and splashing in the creek.
• Monday-Friday, June 17-July 19

• Voted as the “best summer camp” in Chattanooga by SummerCamps.com, kiddos will learn collaborative skills while they embark on experiments and educational adventures.
• Monday-Friday, June 17-July 27

👟 For the sporty kids

• Test your strength and mobility skills by learning the basics of rock climbing and taking your knowledge to the rock wall.
• Monday-Friday, May 28-Aug. 2
• Bonus: Rates go down for additional siblings.

🎨 Let’s get creative

• Boys and girls will get the chance to learn the dances behind classic productions like “Swan Lake” or take a special training course to practice technique.
• Monday-Friday, June 3-28
  

📚 Educational and connection building

• Send your teens to this overnight camp (yes, they will be staying in the restored train cars) to learn all things railroad maintenance like welding, history, and more to gain real-life skills.
• Wednesday-Monday, July 10-15

• Every kid can find a place just for them at this campus located in nearby Cleveland — we’re talking sports, arts, educational programming, and more.
• Dates and times vary (some camps include overnight options)

• A Jazz Journey Through Time – 100 Years in 24 Hours | Monday, April 1-Tuesday, April 2 | Times vary | Chattanooga State, Humanities Auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga | Free | Take a musical journey through a century of jazz history, featuring the Premiere Jazz Orchestra + the ChattState Jazz Band.

• “Shrek: The Musical” | Tuesday, April 2-Wednesday, April 3 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $65.05-$96.40 | Get ready for ogre-sized family fun as you watch this Broadway spin on the classic movie.
• Owl City | Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $38.50-$60.90 | See the man behind late 2000s alt-pop hits like “Fireflies” on his “To the Moon Deluxe” tour.

• Latte Art Throwdown | Wednesday, April 3 | 5 p.m. | The Daily Ration, 1220 Dartmouth St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Join this NorthShore spot for a springtime friendly neighborhood latte art competition with the opportunity to win prizes — entry for the competition is $5, cash only.

• Art + Issues | Thursday, April 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Hear a discussion about technology in our changing community in relation to the museum’s latest exhibit.
• 100 Years of Women and Fashion | Thursday, April 4 | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | $50 | Spend an evening with the gals and come dressed as your favorite decade + see a runway show (featuring your two favorite city editors).

• Norfolk Southern has purchased 365 tracts of property across Hamilton County for more than $453 million — the largest real estate purchase in Hamilton County’s history. The property sale is part of the $1.62 billion purchase of Cincinnati Southern Railway, which includes 337 miles of track from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Zoo is one of 12 facilities to receive a Party for the Planet grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo received $5,000 for its partnership with Reflection Riding to fund a three-part volunteer service project focused on “practical environmental actions.”

• Local real estate development group Urban Story Ventures recently won three 2024 CoStar Impact Awards for its developments in Chattanooga. The group was chosen for the Redevelopment, Multifamily, and Lease of the Year awards by a panel of more than 660 industry professionals.

• After five nights of close competition, the five bands have been announced for the Road to Nightfall finals held on Saturday, April 6 at The Granfalloon. Folks can grab tickets to the event, cheer on their favorite band, and see who will win the headlining spot at Nightfall on Friday, June 28.

• The Central Church of Christ will host a rabies vaccination event on Saturday, April 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 400 Vine St. Folks can bring their pets for free vaccinations, nail trimming + bandanas and toys while supplies last. Bonus: The Street Quesadilla food truck will also be on-site.

• Members of the community can receive free vehicle inspections on Sunday, April 14 thanks to Southern Adventist University’s automotive program. Swing by the Samaritan Center parking lot in nearby Ooltewah from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to receive inspections. Note: Repairs will not be done on-site. (Chattanoogan.com)

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• Volunteer in the community.
• Participate in Tennessee State Park’s wildflower bingo.
• Go tulip picking before the season ends.
• Take a hike to clear your mind with miles of scenery.
• Check out an outdoor festival.