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Your Weekend in Chattanooga
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June 19 - 21, 2026
Juneteenth kicks off the weekend with parades, ceremonies, and live music across the city. Saturday is stacked with yard sales, block parties, and a reptile expo. Then Sunday is all about Dad. Plus the World Cup watch party at Chattanooga Green runs all three days. Here's everything worth knowing about.
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★ The Big One
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Soccer Live! Chattanooga
⚾ Free World Cup Watch Party
The World Cup has arrived and Chattanooga is watching it together. Big screens, food and beverage vendors, interactive activities, and a soccer field for pick-up games between matches. USA vs Australia kicks off Friday at 3 PM.
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📍 Chattanooga Green, 140 Riverfront Pkwy
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Fri 2-11 PM | Sat 12-8 PM | Sun 11 AM-9 PM | FREE
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🌟 Friday, June 19
Juneteenth
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NoogaRoo!
📍 Creative Discovery Museum | 10 AM-5 PM
Family-friendly Bonnaroo-inspired fest with local musicians (runs all weekend)
Pre-Father's Day Whiskies of the World Tasting
📍 Riverside Wine & Spirits | 3-6 PM
Two Pauls, One Show
📍 The Comedy Catch | 7 PM
Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's "Slippery When Wet"
📍 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium | 7:30 PM | Ticketed
The full album performed live, front to back
Ruby Falls Lantern Tour
📍 Ruby Falls | 9:30 PM | Ticketed (sells out fast!)
Small-group cave tour by lantern light with extra time at the waterfall. Ages 10+
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Scenic City Run Crew 2-Year Anniversary
📍 Fast Break Athletics | 8:30 AM-12 PM
The Great Chattanooga Community Yard Sale
📍 Tennessee Riverpark | 9 AM-2 PM | Free
Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo
📍 Camp Jordan Arena | 9 AM-5 PM | Ticketed (also Sunday)
commUNITY Block Party
📍 Coolidge Park | 10 AM-5 PM day / 6-10 PM evening | Free
Live music, vendors, food, and family fun
Yappy Hour
📍 Oddstory - The Greenhouse | 1-4 PM
Oddstory donates $1 to HES for every pint sold. Adoptable pups on site
Singles Night: Red Wolves vs FC Naples
📍 CHI Memorial Stadium | 5 PM social, 7 PM kickoff | Ticketed
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💖 Sunday, June 21
Happy Father's Day
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★ Sunday's Big One
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Father's Day Blues & Brews
🎶 Chattanooga Market
Skip the ties. Skip the tools. Treat Dad to live blues on the stage, a cold craft beer, food trucks, and dozens of artisan vendors at the Chattanooga Market's annual Father's Day celebration.
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📍 First Horizon Pavilion | 11 AM-4 PM | FREE
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Downtown Kayak
📍 Outdoor Chattanooga | 7-9:30 AM | $35/person | Ages 14+
Cars and Coffee: JDM Month
📍 Chattanooga State (new location!) | 8 AM-Noon | Free
Hosted by Quick Everett's Garage. June is Japanese Domestic Market month
SOUTHERN SMOKE: A Father's Day Social
📍 Westin Chattanooga, Alimentari Terrace, 801 Pine St | 5-8:30 PM | $58/person
Smoked BBQ, live bluegrass, craft cocktails, and Southern charm
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Chattanooga Film Festival
📍 Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St | June 18-21
Toy Story 5 in IMAX
📍 Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | Showtimes vary
Soccer Live! World Cup Watch Party
📍 Chattanooga Green, 140 Riverfront Pkwy | Free
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That's your weekend, Chattanooga. From Juneteenth to Father's Day, this one's got it all. Pick one thing. Pick a few. Just get out there.
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