Community Calendar

Rock City salutes those who serve. This Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted tickets must be purchased at the ticket window. Not available online.

This Memorial Day weekend, Rock City’s celebration of America’s semi quincentennial 250th anniversary begins, with patriotic festivities from May 23 – August 9.

Barns2Birdhouses reimagines Rock City’s piece of Americana in a creative and collaborative way. On display at the Hearth Pavilion are 500 barn birdhouses painted by local students and youth mentoring groups.

Americana Days & Nights brings Rock City to life with old-time string music, hands-on play, and moments of reflection. Birds of prey take flight at Freedom Soars, an animal encounter show featuring an American Bald Eagle. Tom Thumb’s Big Little Farm invites kids to explore a farm with actual crops. Take a special America 250 Gnome Quest: Follow Fable, Rock City’s storyteller gnome, on an American field trip through the Enchanted Trails.

Join Chef Meghan Lewis for our Breads of Middle Hearth class!
Get cozy and gather around as you bake old-world breads inspired by pastoral villages and wandering travelers. In this class, you'll create savory, sweet, and hearty breads designed for both comfort and adventure.

Scholarships are available for anyone for up to 100% fee coverage for this class, ensuring it is accessible to anyone. If you need a scholarship, please do not register through this site and email us instead.

Contact: Austin Winter at awinter@ymcachattanooga.org.

Thank you!

Life Like Water is a “global folk” band based in Asheville, NC, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of sounds and influences. Blending hypnotic rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and melodies inspired by Appalachia, Africa, and the Middle East, this eclectic ensemble creates music that uplifts and inspires.

We want to welcome the community to The Literacy Garden, a place everyone is welcome, a place we can come together to share all things literacy: books, comics, manga, art, and curiosity!

Together, we can change lives—one page at a time!

Activities: Ribbon cutting ceremony, games, activities, and read-aloud story time!

Food and drinks provided by Scottie’s On The River

BAPS Charities will host its annual Walk-Run on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Coolidge Park, The Walker Pavilion, 120 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. The Chattanooga event will bring together community members, families, local leaders, first responders, and supporters for a morning of service, unity, and charitable impact.

This year’s local beneficiary is the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, supporting specialized pediatric care for children across the region. The Chattanooga Walk-Run is part of a larger national BAPS Charities initiative, with more than 50,000 walkers expected across 109 locations in 2026. The event will also include a ceremonial opening with the National Anthem, American flags, and local public officials, connecting the walk to the spirit of community service and the America250 commemoration.

Participants of all ages are invited to walk, run, volunteer, or support the cause. Registration is available through BAPS Charities.
https://walk2026.na.bapscharities.org/event/baps-charities-walk-or-run-2026-chattanooga-ga/e743658

National touring comedian and Start of Discovery Channel’s Hit Series Moonshiners Killer Beaz, is bringing his “Best Buzz In Town” Tour to the Gem Theatre on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM.

Fans across the nation recognize Beaz from his longtime run on Moonshiners, where his personality and humor have been part of the show for more than a decade. While the television show introduced him to millions, it’s his live show that truly defines the experience.

The historic Gem Theatre provides the perfect backdrop for the show, offering an intimate setting where audiences can experience live comedy the way it’s meant to be—up close, engaging, and unforgettable.

EVENT DETAILS
Who: Comedian Killer BeazWhat: “Best Buzz In Town” Tour – Live Comedy
When: Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM
Where: Gem Theatre, Etowah, TN
Tickets & Info: killerbeaz.com

Chattanooga, TN — The hits keep coming! Join Chattanooga Roller Derby on Saturday, June 6th at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge for our final regular season home game of the 2026 season. Now’s the time to catch the action and cheer on your favorite skaters!

Doors open at 3 PM, and one ticket gets you into TWO high-energy matchups:
4:00 PM- Ruby Regulators vs Rome Junior Roller Derby (Rome, Georgia)
6:00 PM- Chattanooga B-Railers vs Rome All Stars (Rome, Georgia)

This double-header event is sponsored by Cherished FurEver Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chattanooga chapter of PFLAG, the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Paw Palooza is Chattanooga’s best and only pet walk and festival! This one-of-a-kind day is a blast for pet lovers and pet owners throughout our City and beyond.

The event consists of a team-centric fundraising walk with all proceeds benefiting the animals of McKamey Animal Center, dog games, contests, vendors to shop and support, food trucks, and much, much more!

Sweet Megg is a genre-blending vocalist and songwriter, weaving jazz, country, and blues into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Originally from New York City and now based in Nashville, she has traveled the world honing her craft—from Parisian jazz clubs to Southern honky-tonks.

A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!

WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409

WHEN: SATURDAY June 13th, 2026

WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7PM

Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room

Fresh and local, straight from the farm to your pan!

Join Chef Meghan Lewis in this cooking class where you will create delicious recipes that make the most of your CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

5:30 - 7:30 pm at the J.A. Henry YMCA