2026 HALLOWEEN GUIDE
Chattanooga’s Shadows
Await You
Family Fun - Trunk or Treats - Date Night - Party and Nightlife - Hidden Gems
Family Fun - Trunk or Treats - Date Night - Party and Nightlife - Hidden Gems
Choose Your Poison
Six pathways through Chattanooga's shadowed hollows, mountain ridges, and moonlit historic streets. Review the threat levels before stepping past the veil.
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Chattanooga Halloween Guide 2026
Everything happening in the Scenic City, Oct 25-31
Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2026
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Haunted Houses & Haunts
Haunted houses, trails, and ghost tours around Chattanooga, plus a few worth the drive
| Attraction & Location | When | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga & Close By | ||
| Dread Hollow321 Browns Ferry Rd, Chattanooga TN | Thu to Sun nights through Nov 1 Blackout Night Nov 1 | Not recommended under 12. Escape rooms ticketed separately. |
| The Haunted Hilltop8235 Hwy 58, Harrison TN | Fri & Sat, 7 PM to 1 AM | Haunted house plus haunted hayride. Not recommended under 8. |
| Lake WinnepeSPOOKAH (Fear Grounds)1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville GA | Fri & Sat through Oct 31, 6 PM to 11 PM | Fear Grounds haunts inside the park. Ages 12+. |
| Ringgold Haunted DepotHistoric Ringgold Depot, Ringgold GA | Oct 23-24 and Oct 30-31 | Maze, all-ages hayride, downtown ghost tour, bonfire, and live music. |
| Fort O FrightStable 41, 214 1st St, Fort Oglethorpe GA | Fri & Sat in October, 7 PM to 10 PM | Haunted stable, black light skating, and a ghost tour. |
| Post-Mortem Haunted TrailTri-State Exhibition Center, 200 Natures Trail SW, McDonald TN | Fri & Sat in October, 8 PM to 11 PM | $20, cash only. Proceeds benefit an on-site therapeutic riding program. |
| Haunted GroundsMcDonald Farm, Sale Creek TN | Oct 28 to 31 Wed & Thu 4 to 10 PM, Fri & Sat 12 to 10 PM | Farm haunt just north of town. |
| Haints & HauntsTennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Grand Junction Station | Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM departures | $35. Haunted train ride, hayride, ghost hunting demo, and bonfire. Ages 13+. |
| Worth the Drive | ||
| Hell's Bar Dam HauntHales Bar, Guild TN | Sat & Sun through Nov 1, 8 PM to 11 PM Extra nights late October | From $25. Set at the famously haunted Hales Bar Dam. |
| Old South Pittsburg HospitalSouth Pittsburg TN | Year-round | Real paranormal investigations, with day, night, and overnight sessions. |
| Copper Creek Farm Haunted Maze1514 Reeves Station Rd SW, Calhoun GA | Through Oct 31 Fri 12 to 10:30 PM, Sat 10 AM to 10:30 PM | Family-friendly haunted corn maze after dark. Saturday fireworks. |
| The Scream Chamber1163 Hwy 11 N, Athens TN | Fri & Sat, 7 PM to 11 PM | From $26.44. Not recommended under 12. |
| Dead Man's Farm (Lost Souls Haunted Trail)13100 W Lee Hwy, Philadelphia TN | Thu & Sun 7 to 10 PM Fri & Sat 7 PM to midnight | Haunted trail and haunted house. |
| Farm of Fears88 Wynn Rd SW, Cartersville GA | Fri & Sat 7:30 to 11 PM Also Thu, Oct 29 and Sun, Nov 1, 7 to 10 PM | About 1.5 hours from Chattanooga. |
| Forsaken LabBriteBox Labs, 1444 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd NW, Dalton GA | Fri & Sat, 7:30 PM to 11 PM | $10. Check dates before you go. |
| Ghost Tours | ||
| Ruby Falls Lantern Ghost Tour1720 S Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga TN | Select nights through Oct 31 | $42.95. Lantern-lit cave walk with ghost stories. Not for under 12. |
| ChattaBOOga Ghost Walk700 Cherry St, Chattanooga TN | Wed & Thu 8 to 11 PM Fri & Sat 6 to 11 PM | 90+ minute walking tour. |
| Chattanooga Ghost Tours57 E 5th St, Chattanooga TN | Nightly, from 8 or 8:30 PM | Local history and paranormal stories. Running since 2007. |
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Family Fun
Kid-friendly frights, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, and more
| Time | Event & Location |
|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| 10:00 AM | Children's Trick-or-Treat - Charmingfare Farm, LaFayette GA |
| 3:30 PM | Rails, Wizards, & Spells - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum |
| 6:15 PM | Street Fighter in IMAX - Tennessee Aquarium IMAX |
| Mon, Oct 26 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| Tue, Oct 27 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| Wed, Oct 28 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| Thu, Oct 29 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| 5:00 PM | Collegedale Fall Carnival - The Commons, Ooltewah |
| Fri, Oct 30 | |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| Sat, Oct 31 🎃 | |
| 10:00 AM | Boo On The Block - W. 14th St near Choo Choo |
| 10:00 AM | Children's Trick-or-Treat - Charmingfare Farm, LaFayette GA |
| 10:00 AM | Enchanted Pumpkin Patch - Rock City |
| 10:00 AM | ODDtober - Tennessee Aquarium |
| 3:30 PM | Make & Play Saturdays - Eastgate Library |
| 4:00 PM | Boo in the Zoo - Chattanooga Zoo |
| 4:00 PM | Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree - Jasper, TN |
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Trunk or Treat
Drive-through trick-or-treating at churches, community centers, and more across the area
| Time | Event & Location |
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| Sun, Oct 25 | |
| 6:30 PM | Central Church of Christ Trunk or Treat - 400 Vine St. |
| Mon, Oct 26 | |
| 4:00 PM | C.A.R.S. Car Club Trunk or Treat (FREE) - Cambridge Square, Ooltewah |
| Wed, Oct 28 | |
| 4:00 PM | First Centenary Fall Festival - First Centenary UMC |
| Thu, Oct 29 | |
| 5:00 PM | South Chatt Treat Street - South Chattanooga Center |
| 6:00 PM | Titan Trunk or Treat - 2245 Olan Mills Drive |
| 6:00 PM | Salvation Army Trunk or Treat - 1019 N. Moore Rd. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | |
| 5:00 PM | South Chattanooga Trunk or Treat - Cocoa Cafe |
| 5:00 PM | Glenwood Halloween Event - Glenwood Center |
| Sat, Oct 31 🎃 | |
| 9:00 AM | Miracle League Trunk or Treat - Warner Park |
| 2:00 PM | Braxton Speaks Trunk-or-Treat Block Party - 4623 TN-58 |
| 4:30 PM | Midtown Connect Fall Festival - Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga |
| 6:00 PM | Hamilton Place Mall Trunk or Treat - 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd |
| 6:00 PM | Stuart Heights Baptist Trunk or Treat - 3208 Hixson Pike |
| 6:00 PM | Hixson First Baptist Trunk or Treat - 5800 Grubb Rd, Hixson |
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Date Night
Rocky Horror, haunted attractions, cocktail tastings, and spooky entertainment for adults
| Time | Event & Location |
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| Sun, Oct 25 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 6:30 PM | Dread Hollow - Dread Hollow, Chattanooga |
| Mon, Oct 26 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| Tue, Oct 27 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 7:00 PM | Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? - The Walker Theatre |
| Wed, Oct 28 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 6:00 PM | Paint a Pot, Plant a Seed: Halloween Edition - The Chattery |
| 7:00 PM | Improv Comedy Night - The Comedy Catch |
| Thu, Oct 29 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 6:00 PM | Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairing - The Chattery |
| 7:00 PM | Rocky Horror Picture Show (Accessible Showing) - Barking Legs Theater |
| 7:30 PM | Dread Hollow - Dread Hollow, Chattanooga |
| 8:00 PM | Wolph with Sol Parade - Barrel House Ballroom |
| Fri, Oct 30 | |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 4:00 PM | The Chattery's Halloween Open House - The Chattery |
| 6:00 PM | Harvest of Haunts - Charmingfare Farm, LaFayette GA |
| 7:00 PM | Karis Costume Ball - Museum Center at 5ive Points, Cleveland |
| 7:00 PM | Rocky Horror Picture Show - Barking Legs Theater |
| 7:30 PM | Dread Hollow - Dread Hollow, Chattanooga |
| 8:30 PM | The Haunting at The Read House - The Read House Hotel |
| 9:00 PM | Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE! - The Walker Theatre |
| Sat, Oct 31 🎃 | |
| 10:00 AM | Beginner Building for Witches - The Chattery |
| 11:00 AM | Witches & Whiskey - Alimentari Bar at The Westin |
| 6:30 PM | Dread Hollow - Dread Hollow, Chattanooga |
| 7:00 PM | Rocky Horror Picture Show - Barking Legs Theater |
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Party & Nightlife
Bar crawls, raves, live music, and late-night Halloween mayhem
| Time | Event & Location |
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| Fri, Oct 30 | |
| 6:00 PM | Frights & Pints - Chattanooga Zoo |
| 6:00 PM | Lake WinnepeSPOOKAH - Lake Winnie, Rossville GA |
| 9:00 PM | Halloween Salsa Mixer - G2G Salsa Studio |
| 9:00 PM | United We Dance Halloween Rave - The Signal |
| Sat, Oct 31 🎃 | |
| 3:00 PM | Nooga Halloween Crawl - Downtown Chattanooga |
| 4:00 PM | Chattanooga Halloween Bar Crawl - Southside Social |
| 6:00 PM | Lake WinnepeSPOOKAH - Lake Winnie, Rossville GA |
| 5:30 PM | Nightmare on Station Street - Reagan's Retro Bar |
| 8:00 PM | Halloween Hang - Studio Ours |
| 8:00 PM | The Funeral Portrait - The Signal |
| 9:00 PM | Halloween Spook with Diamond Dogs - Tremont Tavern |
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