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Around the 423: Halloween Weekend Events October 28–November 1

Family festivals, haunted attractions, costumes and a Sunday market fill the Chattanooga calendar
Chris Paris

Chris Paris

Oct 27, 2026

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The final days of October bring a full calendar of Halloween celebrations to Chattanooga and nearby Southeast Tennessee communities.

 

From family-friendly neighborhood gatherings to ticketed haunted experiences, here are several choices for October 28 through November 1.

 

Wednesday, October 28: First Centenary Fall Festival runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at 419 McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga.

 

The city's event listing highlights a petting zoo and family activities.

 

Thursday, October 29: South Chatt Treat Street takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Chattanooga Center, 1151 West 40th Street.

 

The event offers another neighborhood option for families looking to celebrate before the weekend.

 

Friday, October 30: Glenwood Halloween is scheduled from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Glenwood Center, 2610 East Third Street.

 

That evening, Nightmare on Igou Street runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jessie Igou Center, 1312 Moss Street.

 

Shepherd Center also hosts a trunk-or-treat celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2124 Shepherd Road.

 

Adults looking for a night out can consider the Gravedigger's Ball at Barrelhouse Ballroom on Friday, with admission and entry details available from the event organizer.

 

The Tennessee Aquarium's family-oriented Aquascarium is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, but its official ticket page currently lists the event as sold out.

 

Saturday, October 31: Boo on the Block runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on West 14th Street with free family activities.

 

The Tennessee Aquarium has a scheduled underwater pumpkin-carving presentation at 2 p.m., subject to aquarium admission requirements.

 

Families can also visit Boo in the Zoo from 4 to 8 p.m. at Chattanooga Zoo, where timed-entry tickets are sold separately from regular zoo admission.

 

The city's Hixson Center has a trunk-or-treat event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5401 School Drive.

 

For a more intense evening, the Dread Hollow haunted attraction offers ticketed Halloween experiences with availability and entry times to confirm directly.

 

Outside the city, Haunted Grounds at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek continues its seasonal attractions through October 31.

 

Those looking for a non-Halloween option can consider the Walk Run Pedal Jamz Festival at Ross's Landing on Saturday.

 

Sunday, November 1: Haunted Market closes the weekend at First Horizon Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

That free market celebration includes vendor trick-or-treating and a costume parade at 1:30 p.m.

 

Dread Hollow also lists a November 1 Blackout Night for visitors who want one final haunted attraction.

 

Event capacity, tickets and weather conditions can change, especially on a busy holiday weekend.

 

Check the organizer's current information before leaving home, and allow extra time for parking near popular downtown events.

 

Whether your plans call for costumes, a community gathering or a scenic day out, this weekend offers several ways to make the most of the 423.

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