Happy Halloween, Chattanoogans!
Halloween weekend is here! I’ve gathered a practical guide to Chattanooga-area events from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the weekend. We keep you informed so you can make the most of your time, whether that means trick-or-treating with the family, a proper scare, or a grown-up night out.
Tonight Only: Friday, October 30
AquaScarium at the Tennessee Aquarium
4:00–8:00 p.m. | Advance online tickets only
A family-friendly Halloween evening brings trick-or-treating to both Aquarium buildings, with costumed SCUBA divers and candy stations along the way. Tickets are $45 for non-members and $10 for members. This event frequently sells out, so check the Aquarium’s event page for ticket availability before heading downtown.
Quick planning tip: Don’t assume you can buy tickets at the door, advance online tickets are required.
Haints & Haunts Haunted Train Ride
Departures at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. | Ages 13+ | $35
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s one-night-only experience combines a haunted train ride with a hayride and bonfire. It departs from 4119 Cromwell Rd. The 7:00 p.m. departure is sold out, and the 8:30 p.m. departure had limited seats at the time of this update. Call 423-894-8028 or check TVRM’s Haints & Haunts page for current availability.
If this one’s on your list, don’t wait until you’re in the car to check. Limited seats mean limited seats.
Running All Weekend
Dread Hollow
Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Ready for a serious scare? Dread Hollow, the Ruby Falls team’s haunted attraction, is at 321 Browns Ferry Rd. The Haunted Cavern is retired, so this is the attraction to put on your Halloween-weekend list. Tickets are timed-entry and online only. It’s cashless, and tickets are roughly $25–$35. Check Dread Hollow’s website for tickets and details.
Lake WinnepeSPOOKah
Through October 31 | Friday hours: 6:00–11:00 p.m.
For a full evening of Halloween attractions, Lake WinnepeSPOOKah features three haunted houses, the Fear Grounds, a hay maze, magic shows, night rides, and the Spookah parade. Lake Winnie is in Rossville, Georgia, just over the state line, at 1730 Lakeview Dr. Call 706-866-5681 or visit Lake Winnie’s event page to confirm operating details.
This is a seasonal park event, so check the current calendar before you make the drive.
Chattanooga Ghost Tours
Nightly walking tours depart at 8:30 p.m. ET through November, with ghost hunts on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. A long-running local favorite, the tours offer a way to explore Chattanooga’s spooky stories on foot. Call 423-800-5998 or visit Chattanooga Ghost Tours to find tour and booking information.
Rock City’s Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Through October 31 | Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Make a fall outing of Rock City on Lookout Mountain, where the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch brings family-friendly seasonal fun to the gardens. The address is 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Call 706-820-2531 or check Rock City’s calendar before you go.
Family-Friendly Events
Boo on the Block
Saturday, October 31 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Free
Start Halloween Saturday with Boo on the Block on W. 14th Street near the Choo Choo. It’s a simple daytime option for families who want to get out, enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere, and save the evening for other plans.
Boo in the Zoo
Saturday, October 31 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Boo in the Zoo at the Chattanooga Zoo is a Halloween-night event at 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Tickets are available online in advance, and the event is separate from daily admission. Visit the Zoo’s Boo in the Zoo page to check ticket availability and event details.
Make a quick ticket check part of your plan. Advance purchases can make arrival smoother, and help you avoid surprises at the gate.
Midtown Connect Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
This city-organized Halloween-night festival brings families to 5704 Marlin Rd. for a fall festival and trunk-or-treat, with a mountain of candy in the mix. Costumes welcome. See the City of Chattanooga’s event information for current details.
Chattanooga Market Haunted Market
Sunday, November 1 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Free
Keep the Halloween spirit going on Sunday at the First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Vendors will offer trick-or-treating, and the costume parade starts at 1:30 p.m. Visit the Chattanooga Market’s Haunted Market page for updates.
Adults Only
The Haunting at The Read House
Friday, October 30 | Pre-party 6:00–8:00 p.m.; main event 8:30 p.m.–midnight | 21+
The Read House hosts a Halloween evening with live music and costume contests. The pre-party is in the Bar & Billiards Room; the main event follows at 107 W. MLK Blvd. Tickets are $20 plus fees. Bring valid ID, and check the Eventbrite listing for ticket details.
Chattanooga Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Saturday, October 31 | 3:00–10:00 p.m. | 21+
For a night out with friends, check in at The Bitter Alibi, 825 Houston St., between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. to pick up your wristband. Review the organizer’s event page for current information before you go.
Ruby Falls Lantern Tour: “Ghost Walk Edition”
Through October 31 | Ages 12+ | $42.95
Ruby Falls offers a lantern-lit Ghost Walk Edition tour for visitors ages 12 and up. Tickets are $42.95. Check the Ruby Falls event page for available times and booking details.
Before You Head Out
Event schedules, times, and ticket details change frequently. Please confirm details through each organizer’s current website before heading out, especially for events with advance tickets, limited capacity, or timed entry. A quick check can save you a long drive and help the whole evening go more smoothly.
From costumes and candy to haunted trains and lantern-lit walks, Chattanooga has plenty of ways to make this weekend your own. Isn’t it great to be in Chattanooga, TN? Have a spooktacular time!
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