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Oct. 14

Drop in celebrating the Best Gallery Artists for fall at Shuptrine’s Gallery, 2613 Broad St. from noon-7 p.m.

Oct. 14

Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m. at ChattState Humanities Theatre, 4501 Amnicola Hwy. in Chattanooga. Chattanooga State instrumental and vocal music faculty will perform a recital of selected musical works from the classical, jazz, and American theatre repertory, No Cost. Call 423-697-2460 for more information.

Oct. 15

The Creative Discovery Museum will hold its annual fundraiser Drink and Discover at the museum at 321 Chestnut St. 7-10 p.m. Entry is restricted to people 21 and up who must show a photo ID at the door.

Oct. 15-17

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival on behalf of the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc. that supports neuroscience research including Alzheimers Disease. There will be a “West Village Road Rally” with authentic vintage and historic cars displayed, “The Pace Grand Prix at the Bend,”  a competitive race event for around 100 cars and “Concours d’Elegance where the entries will be judged. 935 Riverfront Pkwy.

Oct. 15-30

Boo in the Zoo at Chattanooga Zoo. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. 4-8 p.m. The Zoo will close its gates at 3:30 p.m. each event date prior to Boo in the Zoo. Timed entry tickets available online only and available here. 

Oct. 15-30

Ringgold Haunted Depot. Attractions offered are Haunted Depot, Ghost Tour and Hayride. Also live music and other activities. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30 from 7-11 p.m. Prices are Haunted Depot- $15, Ghost Tour- $7, Hayride- $3 or Combo (all three) $20.  www.nothinlikeringgold.com 

Oct. 16

St. Alban's Hixson Farmers Market Fall Festival, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free live bluegrass music, free grilled hot dogs and refreshments, and games with prizes for all ages. Bring a blanket and/or camping chairs, family, friends, and pups.  St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike.  Find out more on St. Albans Hixson Market's Facebook page.

Oct. 23

The Tennessee River Gorge Trust hosts ChattaJack 31 River Race.  Kayakers and paddleboarders will race through the Tennessee River Gorge for the 31 miles starting at Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway, and ending at Hales’s Bar Marina. The awards ceremony and after-party will be at Ross’s Landing from 6-10 p.m. with live music, food trucks, beer and other beverages available.