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

ADULT ARCHERY — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free indoor sessions to try archery while playing games and socializing with peers; open to ages 30 and older. All equipment and instruction provided. Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. 423-643-6888.

AMVETS TURKEY SHOOT — AmVets Post 100, 205 County Road 813, Etowah, Tenn. Turkey shoot every Saturday through Dec. 7. Bring your own shotgun or use one of theirs; no modified barrels allowed. Stock chokes are allowed. Breakfast available at 9:30 a.m. with turkey shoot at 10. Lots of prizes. grholton@ comcast.net

BARBECUE BENEFIT — First United Methodist Church, 3425 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. First United Methodist Men hold fundraiser for mission projects; $8 for grilled chicken breast or pulled pork, bun, baked potato, baked beans, slaw, dessert and beverage. Eat in or carry-out: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 920-344-8887.

BAR-B-Q AND BROADWAY — First Christian Church, 650

McCallie Ave. Come costumed (no masks) for a night of music and barbecue; $15 individuals, $25 couples. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-267-4506

BINGO BENEFIT — St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway. Epsilon Sigma Alpha charity bingo event to benefit Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center with silent auction. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-605-6981.

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATE PARK — 5801 Champion Road. Meet at Tuskegee Airmen Lodge fire pit and join Kahla Stewart for s’mores and spooky storytelling by the campfire; $1.50 per person. Bring a lawn chair. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 423-260-0366.

BROADS GO TO THE DOGS — First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. Broad Stroke Artists show and sale of fine art to benefit McKamey Animal Center; meet the artists, adoptable pets on hand looking for forever homes. 6-8 p.m. Today, Oct. 24. 703-402-9862.

CHATTABREW TOURS — Location given upon reservation. ChattaBrew Tour gives behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at local different breweries over four hours, as well as time to purchase cans and growlers for later. Included in $40 ticket is beer bus, tastings at each stop, bottled water and Brewing 101 lessons from tour guide. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Saturdays. 423-232-0427.

CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1829 Carter St. CFC vs. Milwaukee Torrent, $10. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-708-GOAL.

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. 423-800-5998.

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Haunted Market with trick-or-treating. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 423-6482496. July 3-16

CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Meet at south entrance of Walnut Street Bridge, near 105 Walnut St. Bring chairs for 45-minute program on Union Gen. Ely Parker, a member of Grant’s staff and a Seneca tribe member, and his involvement in the Chattanooga campaign. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 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. $5 parking. Meet at picnic shelter 6 for tractor-pulled hayrides to view fall color, activities for kids. $6 adults, $3 children age 2-12, $5 parking. noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 706-657-4050

CORN MAZE — Blowing Springs Farm, 271 Chattanooga Valley Road. Ten acres of fall fun with corn maze, cow train, corn slingshots, Critter Corral, pumpkin market; $10, pumpkins additional charge. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27. 706-820-2531.

DREAD HOLLOW — 321 Browns Ferry Road. Annual haunted town in Lookout Valley for ages 12 and up sponsored by Ruby Falls. Admission $22, $40 RIP Fast Pass, $5-$15 escape rooms. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27, and Thursday, Oct. 31. www. dreadhollow.com

EAT SIP WALK — Chattanooga’s Southside, location to meet given upon reservation. Walking tour (less than a mile) of five Southside restaurants; $75 per person. Each stop includes sample of food and a drink while guide shares information about city and its history. 3-6 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations: 423-708-5328 or eatsipwalk.com.

ELECTRIC UNICYCLE CLASS — Adventure Sports Innovation, 191 River St. Learn how to operate and ride an e-unicycle in 30-minute class for ages 9 and older; $35. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Today-Sunday, Oct. 24-27. 423-591-5654.

GREAT PUMPKIN CELEBRATION — Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Drive in East Ridge, Cabela’s, 350 Cobb Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Free, family Halloween activities featuring the Peanuts characters. www. basspro.com/halloween.

› Friday, Oct. 25: Free photo with the Peanuts gang and decorate a jack-o’-lantern or Halloween cat sign, 5-7 p.m.

› Saturday, Oct. 26: Free photo with the Peanuts gang, play ring toss for chance to win a prize, decorate a jack-o’-lantern or cat sign, noon-5 p.m.; costume parade for children ages 12 and under at 3:30 p.m. First 100 participants receive free glow-in-the-dark wristband or owl light.

› Sunday, Oct. 27: Free photo with the Peanuts gang, play ring toss for chance to win a prize, decorate a jack-o’-lantern or cat sign, noon-5 p.m.

› Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 28-30: Free photo with the Peanuts gang and decorate a jack-o’-lantern or Halloween cat sign, 5-7 p.m.

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: 423-332-6517 or 423-240-3443.

› Saturday, Oct. 26: John Muir Trail trailhead to Appalachia Power Plant on the Hiwassee River, 6 miles. Vehicle staging required. Meet at Food City in Ooltewah at 8:30 a.m.

› Tuesday, Oct. 29: Cloudland Canyon West Rim trail, easy-to-moderate 4 miles. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 8:30 a.m. or at trailhead at 9:15 a.m.

GARDEN AND SOUL FESTIVAL — Highland Park Commons, 2080 Union St. Festival celebrating healthy living and wellness adds new garden art contest and showcase of garden art. Live music, soccer tournament, free children’s activities, pumpkin painting, complimentary food and drink. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Email: gardenandsoulfestival@gmail.com

MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN — Courthouse square, downtown Cleveland, Tenn. Final cruise-in of the season for restored and special-interest cars with Toys for Tots collection at intersection of Ocoee and First streets; swap meet in parking lot on Broad Street, south of Inman Street. Spaces free on a first-come, first-served basis; free for spectators. 1-6 p.m. Oct. 26. www.mainstreetcleveland.com

MUDDY PUMPKIN MUD RUN — Rhea County Courthouse, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn.

Run, wade, crawl through muddy obstacle course while hauling a pumpkin; fun for all skill levels. Benefits Edge, a healthy-choices program for middle and high school students. Registration $20 ages 6-12, $45 adult or $40 each for a group of four, children 5 and under free. 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-7750019

MUSICAL CHAIRS — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Come costumed for a game of musical chairs with music by DJ MCPro (no chair hovering allowed!) and Sean Phipps as emcee. Food truck and beer garden on-site. 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Must be 18 or older to play. Only 100 can participate, advance registration encouraged: 423-265-3700

ODDTOBER — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Aquarium’s annual celebration of the world’s weirdly wonderful species, rotating programs each week to present new animals to visitors. Costumed divers in River Journey building on Saturday demonstrating underwater pumpkin carving. Included in admission of $34.95 adults, $21.95 children 3-12. www.tnaqua.org

› Oct. 24-26: Creatures that Fly; Owl oddities at 11 a.m., Butterfly release at 2 p.m.

› Oct. 27-31: Creatures that Glow; Flashlight fish at 11 a.m., Not-so-scary scorpions at 2 p.m.

SANDHILL CRANE KAYAK TOUR — Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, Tenn. REI guided kayak tour to wildlife refuge to see sandhill cranes. Introduction to kayaking equipment and basic techniques provided before embarking on journey; $75-$85 includes equipment and guides. Previous kayaking experience recommended but not

This is the last weekend to tour the Nina and Pinta before the Columbus ships leave Chattanooga Pier on Riverfront Parkway Monday morning, Oct. 28. The self-guided tours are $8.50 adults, $7.50 senior adults, $6.50 ages 5-16 and free for ages 4 and younger. The Columbus ships are open for visits from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday, Oct. 24-27. For more information: 787-672-2152.

required. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 26. https:// www.rei.com/events/93323/ sandhill-crane-kayak-tour-athiwassee-wildlife-refuge

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. 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: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $18 adults, $12 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 also depart on most Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m., 12:05 and 1:15 p.m. Trains will not run Monday, Oct. 29. On Oct. 30-31, trains will depart at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.

ZOMBIES ON A TRAIN — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Escape Experience hosts Runaway Train escape room where teams work together and find clues, solve puzzles while fending off zombie attacks (played by local actors); $32. 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26. 423-551-3306.

Children/teens

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.

› Friday, Oct. 25: Young Adult authors Jeff Zentner and Nic Stone discuss and sign their new books, 6 p.m.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.

› Saturday, Nov. 2: Dia de

Los Muertos event, noon.

DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.

› Today, Oct. 24: “Toy Story 4” movie played in Spanish, free popcorn and drinks.

› Oct. 25: Dia de Los Muertos movie and craft, 2 p.m. in English, 4 p.m. in Spanish.

› Saturday, Oct. 26: TnT lock-in for grades 4-12. Come in costume, play video games, watch movies; permission slips required.

› Tuesday, Oct. 29: Trick-or-treat at the library, with story time at 5 p.m.

HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff provide personalized and group instruction to overcome children’s fears, teach skills such as start-stop and maneuvering around obstacles. Children bring their own bikes (without training

wheels) and helmet; child should be able to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. Class fee $59-$69. For ages 5-11.9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Reservations: 423-485-1249.

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.

STORY TIME AT THE MALL — Northgate Mall play area, Highway 153. One hour of reading followed by crafts and activities for little ones. Free. 10 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. 423-242-7591.

YOGA FOR KIDS — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Free yoga class for ages 5-8 and their families, bring a yoga mat and water bottle. 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. 423-2653700.

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 calling by Chrissy David Camp. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 26. 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 shoes (sneakers or flats) for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. 423-855-9474