Saturday, Oct. 6 Annual Grape Stomp!
The 29th annual Grape Stomp will be held at the Georgia Winery from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For centuries, grapes were hand-picked and placed in a large vat in which people crushed the grapes with their bare feet. This method of extracting juice from the grape, called grape stomping, is the original form of winemaking. The Georgia Winery has offered this old fashioned experience for the community since 1983. The event will include fun activities for children and adults.
Saturday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 7
Annual Autumn Children’s Festival
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga will host its 23rd Annual Autumn Children’s Festival on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Tennessee Riverpark on Amnicola Highway. The festival features activities for children of all ages – including: a mobile rolling video game theater, giant inflatables, carnival games with fun prizes, arts and crafts, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, Ronald McDonald Magic Show and costumed character appearances plus health, wellness and educational programs. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds from the activities benefit families with critically ill and injured children at the Ronald McDonald House.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Free First Sunday at Hunter Museum
From noon to 4:30 p.m., see the Hunter history exhibit, explore Chattanooga Gems III and enjoy performances by Lee Jazz Ensemble. Sponsored by Easy Auto.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Elder Scholars meeting
Area residents, 55 or older, are invited to the October Elder Scholars meeting in the Lookout Mountain Room at the UTC University Center at 1 p.m. Dr. Mary Headrick, Democratic candidate for the Third Congressional District, will speak on behalf of the Barack Obama campaign.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Light Your Bike family bicycle ride
Pull out the battery powered holiday lights, glow sticks, blinkies and other lights for Outdoor Chattanooga’s Light Your Bike Family Bicycle Ride, beginning at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 6 p.m. Participants will ride through the park and across the river with City of Chattanooga Police escort. No kids tricycles, push bikes or training please. BOB trailers, tagalongs and kid seats are encouraged for kids eight and under. To learn more, call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888.
Thursday, Oct. 11 and Thursday, Oct. 18
Fireside at Greenway Farm
Outdoor Chattanooga is hosting family nights by the campfire at Greenway Farm every Thursday through October 18. Bring camp chairs and marshmallows, and enjoy family music and entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Before the program, bring the family to the farm for canoeing on North Chickamauga Creek. From 6 to 7 p.m., OC will have canoes, paddles and lifejackets at the farm’s south launch for people to use on the creek. All equipment and staff supervision will be provided. Life jackets are sized for adults and kids ages 5 and older. Children younger than age 5 should have their own life jackets. To learn more, email terri@outdoorchattanooga.com or call OC at 423-643-6888.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Remembering our heroes
World War II Allied and Axis forces will take to the battlefield once again for the 6th Cavalry Museum’s third annual Remembering Our Heroes event. Played out on the polo field of the historic Army post at Fort Oglethorpe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day includes two battle re-enactments, a cook-off, historic vehicle and equipment displays, and 1940s entertainment. Information and tickets are available at www.wwiiheroes.net or by calling the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860. Parking will be free.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Oktoberfest Ram Run
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School will kick off the yearly Chattanooga Oktoberfest celebration at the Chattanooga Market with its annual Ram Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This year’s 5K is a certified course that will begin and end at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Stay after the races for music, refreshments and handcrafted arts. For more information, or to register online, visit www.oktoberfestramrun.com.