The Chattanooga Zoo’s annual event returns Oct. 31 with trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt and festive decorations. Popular characters like Elsa, Spider-Man and Moana will be on hand for photos, courtesy of Magic Lamp Entertainment. Friday, 4-8 p.m. Tickets
Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Friday will bring music and meals to Red Bank City Park Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 1
Cane Car Show
Held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2015 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road in Ooltewah, this event is open to the public. Proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Child Fund, which provides gifts and support to local children in need during the holiday season. This year’s show will feature classic, antique and modified vehicles, along with free food, raffles and games. Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 vehicles. The event is being planned and promoted by students in Coraleigh O’Neal’s East Hamilton High School Introduction to Business and Marketing class.
SUNDAY, NOV. 2
Davidson Meadows grand opening
Banner Built Homes will launch its first Chattanooga neighborhood, Davidson Meadows, 2-4 p.m. in East Brainerd. The public event will offer complimentary food, family activities and a look at homesite details before lots are available to secure. The community offers cottage-style plans starting at $299,900.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
Navigating Tariffs panel
The Scott L. Probasco, Jr., Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce’s International Business Council will co-host a free discussion, “Navigating Tariffs: From City Hall to Global Markets,” 5-6:30 p.m. in Fletcher Hall. Moderated by Adam Myers, vice president of economic development at the Chamber, the panel will explore the economic and policy impacts of tariffs on supply chains, global trade and Chattanooga’s economy. Panelists include Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer, Probasco Chair at UTC; Tim Kelly, Mayor of Chattanooga; and Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves. The event is free and open to the public, with arrival and networking from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and the discussion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register
‘American Revolution’ screening
WTCI PBS will present a free preview screening of the latest documentary from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. In partnership with local libraries and community organizations, the event will give audiences an early look ahead of the film’s national broadcast premiere Nov. 16. The screening is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, at WTCI PBS Studios. The event will include live Revolutionary War-era music performed by Tom and Fran Morley, along with presentations by the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
NOV. 7-9
Hamilton County Fair
Title sponsor Little Debbie will bring three days of music and family fun to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. This year’s concert lineup features Diamond Rio, Brandon Davis, Amber Carrington and Jason Crabb. Fairgoers can enjoy amusement rides (included with admission), a rodeo, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, agricultural exhibits, fireworks and the return of Racing Pigs. On-site parking is free and children 10 and under receive free admission. Special pricing is available for veterans, active military, seniors, first responders and teachers. Tickets
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
Touch-A-Truck
The Junior League of Chattanooga will host its annual event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Warner Park. The family-friendly occasion will feature more than 30 vehicles, including emergency response trucks, construction machinery and farming and manufacturing equipment, giving children a hands-on opportunity to explore and learn. The event also allows children to meet the people who operate the vehicles, connecting real-life careers to the equipment they use. Tickets
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
Gratefull
The 10th annual community Thanksgiving meal will take place 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., turning the middle of the 200 block of East Martin Luther King Boulevard into one long table where all are welcome to enjoy a free traditional feast. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for The Maclellan Shelter for Families (nonperishable food, coffee supplies, disposable plates and silverware, toothpaste, diapers and laundry items). Hundreds of volunteers are needed; sign up at ihelpchattanooga.org. For sponsorship or support opportunities, contact Dawn Hjelseth or 423 265-3700.