Events Calendar

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-757- 6284.

Leisure

ASTRONOMY — Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave., one block off Brainerd Road. Gates open at 6: 30 p. m., lecture on Asteroids and planetarium show on The Summer Triangle at 7 p. m. Telescope viewing until 9 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 28. 423- 425- 4518. BARKTOBERFEST FLYBALL TOURNAMENT — Play Dog Excellent, 4113 Dayton Blvd. Chattanooga Chomp Flyball Club hosts dog- owner teams from three states in canine flyball relay races in 102-foot, round-trip heats. Free to spectators. 8 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28. 423- 870-7740. BLUFF VIEW WINE SERIES — Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. Second St. Monthly educational wine series for ages 21 and older; $ 40 per person. 6: 30- 8: 30 Thursday, Nov. 8. Reservations required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4. BOO AT THE ZOO — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Nonscary Halloween event with cartoon characters, trick- or-treat stations, costume contests, games, inflatables and pony rides; $ 10-$ 15. 5: 30- 8: 30 p. m. Friday-Saturday Oct. 26-27. 423- 697-1322. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 57 E. Fifth St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $ 17.95 plus tax, ages 12 and under $ 11 plus tax. Tours 8: 30 p. m. nightly by appointment. 423- 8005998. CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays. 423- 648-2496. CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR — Brown’s Ferry Federal Road Trace, 707 Moccasin Bend Road. Staff of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park lead 90- minute, 1.2- mile walking tours to commemorate 155th anniversary of the Cracker Line’s opening along Brown’s Ferry Federal Road. Free. Tours at 10 a. m., 1 and 3 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 706- 866- 9241. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706- 913-7170. › Friday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2: Night hike, 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, for ages 10 and older. Learn about geology and history of canyon on 2- mile hike; bring flashlight. 706- 913-7170. › Saturday, Oct. 27: Fire building, 11 a. m., $ 5 parking. Meet at Interpretive Center for program on building a successful fire, emergency fire-starting techniques and how to keep a fire going in wet conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. CUMBERLAND TRAIL GUIDED HIKE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free guided hike on Cumberland Trail on moderately strenuous trail; must be 18 or older, have had hiking experience and be in good physical shape to hike 4 to 7 miles. 1- 4 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Reservations required: 423- 643- 6888. DREAD HOLLOW — 321 Browns Ferry Road. Halloween haunted town with more than 20,000 square feet of horror and intense fear tactics. Not recommended for ages 12 and younger; $20-$ 35. 7-11 p. m. Final Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 25-28, and Wednesday, Oct. 31. 423- 821-2544. FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Food trucks parked around Miller Park, music by Rick Rushing and Hollie Berry. 11: 30 a. m.-1: 30 p. m. Friday, Oct. 26. www. millerparkplaza.com GLASS STREET LIVE — Glass Street in East Chattanooga. Residents and business owners join together for community day of art, music, pop- up shops and family activities. 11 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 3. www. glass housecollective.org HIKES, TENNESSEE — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. For more information, 423- 8423619. › Saturday, Oct. 27: No hike due to annual meeting in Land Between the Lakes. › Tuesday, Oct. 30: Sitton Gulch, easy 4- mile round-trip. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 9 a. m. LEGENDS & LANTERNS — Raccoon Mountain, 319 West Hills Drive. Guided walking tour of cave, illuminated by lantern, to learn history and legends of the caverns. Final Friday and Saturday nights of October. Adults $21.95, children ages 5-12 are $ 16.95. Reservations: 423- 821- 9403, ext. 1. LE PETIT MARCHE — The Westin, 801 Pine St. Local vendors market in front of the Westin. 10 a. m.- noon Saturdays through Nov. 17. 423-531- 4653. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HIKE — Craven’s House, 1060 Cravens Terrace on side of Lookout Mountain. Free ranger- guided, 4- mile, 4- hour hike will begin and end at Cravens House to learn history of unique features and landmarks on Lookout Mountain. 9 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 3. 423821-7786. MAINSTREET CRUISE- IN

— Cleveland, Tenn., around the courthouse square. Final cruise- in of the season for restored cars and other special- interest vehicles. Spaces are free on a firstcome, first-served basis. 1- 6 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 27. For more information: 423595-2912

MUSICAL CHAIRS IN

THE PARK — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Free game of old-fashioned musical chairs for adults ages 18 and older with prizes; DJ spinning records, must be 18 or older. Only 100 may play, online registration suggested: www.eventbrite.com/e/ musical- chairs-tickets50786289158. 6- 9 p. m. Friday, Oct. 26.

NICKELS FOR NEPAL PAN

CAKE BREAKFAST — Applebee’s, 35 Northgate Mall Drive. Members of Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Iota host fundraiser for school supplies, teacher resources and clean water for remote village schools in Nepal. 7: 30- 9: 30 a. m. Saturday,

Nov. 3. 423-596- 9217.

PATHS TO PEACE — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Center for Mindful Living’s free event with children’s activities, labyrinth walks for adults and children, Qigong, art, dance and free pieces of pie. Noon-3 p. m. Saturday,

Oct. 27. 423- 486-1279.

ROCKTOBERFEST — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. German music, food and dancing and photo- ops with Ik the Troll King and the fall fairy. 8: 30 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturdays and Sundays through October. 706- 8202531. Tickets $22.95 adults, $ 12.95 ages 3-12.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN

TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8: 3010: 30 p. m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706- 820-2531.

SCULPTURES IN THE

SKY — Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. Go fly a kite at Sculpture Fields, with Rokkaku battle kites and stunt kite demonstrations. Free. Noon- 6 p. m.

Saturday, Nov. 3. 442-2667288.

TREE ID HIKE — Rising Fawn Gardens, 521 Cureton Mill Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Hike the trail system with Josh McKinley to learn identifying features of trees; $ 15-$ 30. 9: 30 a. m.-12: 30 p. m.

Saturday, Nov. 3. 678-3729545.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTA

NOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423894- 8028. Check website for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. www.tvrail.com. ›

Missionary Ridge Local: 6- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12.

October schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. Trains will not run on Monday, Oct. 29. On Oct. 30 and 31, trains will depart at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m.

WALKER COUNTY HIS

TORICAL SOCIETY — John Ross House, Rossville, Ga. Recording and copying

stories with a Walker County connection in them, bring clippings, photos, etc.; program is Stories of the Trail of Tears. 3 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 28. 423240-7390.

Books/Authors

BOOK READINGS — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Authors Charles Clifford Brooks III, Echo Montgomery Garrett and T. M. Brown read their poetry and prose. 6: 308: 30 p. m. tonight, Oct. 25. 423-777-5629.

BOOK SIGNING — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Author Calvin Cherry reads from his fictional novel “Stoker.” 2 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 28. 423- 893- 0186.

Children/ Teens

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — All locations of the Chattanooga Public Library system have preschool story time. The Downtown, Eastgate and Northgate libraries have Adventure Club for children ages 6 and up. The library’s teen center, Teen Stack, is located in the Downtown Library. For more information about all programming held in the Downtown, Eastgate, Northgate or South Chattanooga libraries, call 423- 643-7700 or visit www. chattlibrary.org. › Lego Clubs: Downtown branch, every Monday, 56 p. m., for ages 5-11, free; Northgate branch, first Saturday of each month, 23 p. m., for ages 3 and up, free. 423- 643-7785. › Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians, registration not required. Wednesdays: 10: 30 a. m. Eastgate Library, 10 a. m. and 11 a. m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a. m., downtown branch. › Saturday, Oct. 27: Symphonic Tales: “The Boston Wonder:” Musicians and dancer present the story in song while children follow along in book, followed by craft time. 1 p.m. South Chattanooga branch, 3 p.m. Eastgate branch. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a. m. Saturday, storytime. 423893- 0186. › Saturday, Oct. 27: Pop culture masquerade, 7 p. m., come costumed as your favorite Star Wars, superhero, Harry Potter or other pop culture icon.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. every day except Wednesday. $ 14.95 adults and children. 423-7562738, www.cdmfun.org. › New exhibit: “Hello from Japan.” › Saturday, Oct. 27: PopTots with CSO, noon

ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Ready to Read story hour, crafts and songs for preschoolers. 10: 30-11: 30 a. m. Tuesdays. 706- 866-1368.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30- 10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.

CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with music by Ed and Elsie and calling by Clinton Ross. $ 10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 27. 423- 629- 0333.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE — Heritage House at Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Free introductory class for new dancers that teaches fundamental moves, then several dances from the historical repertoire. Bring soft-sole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. 423- 855- 9474.

SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. $ 5 members, $7 guests. 7-10 p. m. Thurs-