Family event
Aquascarium
Chattanooga, TN
The Aquarium's annual costumed trick-or-treat night among the galleries, with spooky-but-friendly decorations and costumed divers; advance tickets, often sells out.
- When
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026
- Hours
- 4–8pm
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Family Halloween Events Near Chattanooga 2026
9 family Halloween events near Chattanooga with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Enchanted Pumpkin Patch, on September 18. 4 list free admission.
Family event
Downtown Halloween Block Party
Cleveland, TN
Cleveland's decades-old Halloween-night street party around the courthouse square, with a candy-filled Treat Street, live music, games and food.
- When
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 5–10pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
Lookout Mountain, GA
Rock City's gardens atop Lookout Mountain become a storybook autumn walk with glowing pumpkins, four enchanted trails, a bumbling scarecrow and other roaming characters.
- When
- Sept 18–Oct 31, 2026
- Price
- Included with Rock City admission
Family event
Haunted Market
Chattanooga, TN
Day-after-Halloween edition of the Sunday market at First Horizon Pavilion, with trick-or-treating among the vendors and a costume parade on the main stage.
- When
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–4pm (costume parade 1:30pm)
- Price
- Free
Family event
Monster Bash
Chattanooga, TN
The children's museum's signature not-too-spooky Halloween party: two evenings of costumes, themed activities and hands-on play throughout the building.
- When
- Fri–Sat, Oct 9–10, 2026
- Hours
- 6–9pm
- Price
- $22 general admission; $10 members
Family event
ODDtober
Chattanooga, TN
Month-long celebration of nature's strangest creatures at the Aquarium, with themed educator programs, odd-animal spotlights and the underwater pumpkin carving.
- When
- Oct 1–31, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–7pm (last entry 5pm)
- Price
- Included with Aquarium admission
Family event
Rails, Wizards & Spells
Chattanooga, TN
Wizard-themed weekend train outing: ride vintage cars, then explore an enchanted forest and a wizards' village; a separate spells-and-potions tea is also offered.
- When
- Weekends, Sept 18–Oct 25, 2026
- Price
- $35 per person (ages 2+)
Family event
Turquoise Trail
Chattanooga, TN
Low-sensory trick-or-treat evening designed for children who need a calmer Halloween, with allergy-conscious treats and accommodations throughout.
- When
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026
- Hours
- 6–7:30pm
- Price
- Free; registration required
Fall festival
Pumpkintown
Athens, TN
McMinn County's big fall street festival fills downtown Athens with hundreds of craft and food vendors, a powwow, a quilt show, a doggie costume contest and two music stages.
- When
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Chattanooga in 2026?
Aquascarium, Downtown Halloween Block Party, Enchanted Pumpkin Patch, Haunted Market, Monster Bash, ODDtober, and 3 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Chattanooga in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Enchanted Pumpkin Patch on September 18, 2026.
What Halloween events near Chattanooga are not scary at all?
Downtown Halloween Block Party, Enchanted Pumpkin Patch, Haunted Market, ODDtober, Pumpkintown, Rails, Wizards & Spells, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Chattanooga?
Yes: Downtown Halloween Block Party, Haunted Market, Pumpkintown and Turquoise Trail list free admission on the official site.
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