As temperatures continue to rise and the summer season begins, there s plenty to do in the Chattanooga area over the weekend, including the Honeybee Festival, National MooFest and the Chattanooga Market s "Baketacular."
This weekend, dinosaurs will overtake the Chattanooga Convention Center during Jurassic Quest, the Chattanooga Beer Fest will bring a bounty of brews to First Horizon Pavilion and the summer concert series Nightfall and Riverfront Nights make their return to downtown for the season.
Festivals and celebrations, including the National Cornbread Festival, Chattanooga Seafood Bash on the River and the Sweet Tea and Sunshine Family Festival, abound this weekend.
This weekend is full of activities to celebrate Easter and the springtime, including Chattanooga Zoo s annual Hug A Bunny event, The Chattery s adult egg hunt and two offerings from Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors.
There s plenty of opportunities to do some holiday shopping with the Chattanooga Holiday Market, Downhome Christmas in Ringgold and Mistletoe Market in Dalton, all taking place this weekend. MainX24 will be an all-day celebration Saturday featuring a variety of activities to celebrate Chattanooga s Main Street and surrounding Southside neighborhood. There s also the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium for the high school football enthusiasts. For even more seasonal events, check out this year s Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here s this weekend s chronology.