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This Weekend in Chattanooga

Things to Do in Chattanooga
This Weekend

Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7, 2026. Real markets, real makers, the Tennessee River, the Choo Choo, and the foothills — what's happening in Chattanooga right now, curated by Shop the Market At.

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Friday · Saturday · Sunday

1 Shop the Market At event this weekend.

Here's what's running Friday through Sunday. Most events are free to attend, family-friendly, and welcome dogs at outdoor venues.

JUN 6

Twilight Night Market

Twilight Firefly Market

June 6, 2026 · Saturday · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Chattanooga Choo Choo · Chattanooga, TN
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A magical evening market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo featuring juried art, handcrafted goods, local makers, live music, and shopping under the lights in a vibrant summer atmosphere.

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Coming Up

Next Weekend & Beyond

A quick look ahead at what's on the calendar between now and June 15.

  • Choo Choo Farmers Market — June 11, 2026, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN. A true farm-forward market experience featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, and other local favorites in a welcoming community atmosphere.

Why Chattanooga Weekends Are Different

Markets That Are Actually
Worth Driving Across Town For

Most weekends in the Chattanooga region have something going on — at the Choo Choo, on the Tennessee River at Coolidge Park, at the historic mill in Whitwell, on Signal Mountain, in Collegedale, or out at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek.

Shop the Market At curates 31+ events a year across eight venues — artisan markets, farmers markets, twilight night markets, food festivals, and a Christkindlmarkt holiday series that runs four weekends in November and December. Every event is reviewed and balanced by hand: no overcrowded categories, no mass-produced imports, no "everyone gets a booth." Just real makers, real local food, and venues that already pull a crowd.

Want the full year overview? Read our complete 2026 Chattanooga Markets & Festivals Guide. Looking by location? See every venue with photos, parking, and the events held there. Need the raw calendar? All upcoming events live here.

What Are You In The Mood For?

Pick a Vibe

Quick orientation for first-timers — most STMA events fit one or more of these.

  • Outdoor & family-friendly — Most STMA markets are outdoor, free, and welcome kids (and often dogs).
  • Date night — Twilight markets at the Choo Choo — evening, lights, food, music.
  • Shopping for handmade — Artisan markets and Christkindlmarkts feature curated local makers.
  • Local food & drink — Farmers markets, Cheese & Beer Fest, food festivals.

Are you a maker, farmer, baker, or boutique looking to vend at one of these events? Start at Become a Vendor →