Explore Chattanooga Spring 2026

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ing far from the frigid reaches of the Southern Pole in Africa and Australia. When it seems as though every other bird has found their perfect match, Lenny, an African Penguin, must serenade and impress a special female with his signature love song. In Coral Sea 3D , audiences tour the remote islands off the coast of northeast Australia to experience a bustling community beneath the waves. The vibrant Coral Sea is home to the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and some of the world’s most important sanctuaries for Green Sea Turtles. Lost Wolves of Yellowstone examines the far-reaching environmental impact of reintroducing Gray Wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995, 50 years after the species disappeared from the park. See how this epic wildlife restoration project ultimately transformed Yellowstone’s ecosystem for the better through a cascading effect on many other species. tnaqua.org/imax March 7 CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – AMUSE UM 2026 –SECRET GARDEN SOIREE Unlock your path through the secret garden with dancing, great food, open bar, premier auction items, and opportuni ties for discovery. Take respite in The Greenhouse and later unearth the VIP afterparty, Club Avant Garden. A ticketed 21 & over only fundraising event. 6 :30pm – 9:30pm. AMUSE UM, Jr. –Every Garden Has a Story - Families will enjoy exploring stations throughout the Museum,

March 1 - 31 100 MILLION STEPS IN MARCH – RUBY FALLS Ruby Falls and the American Heart Association team up to bring this month-long event to the park. Ruby Falls visitors and staff members are challenged to collectively walk 100 million steps at the park to improve heart health. Free with cave adventure admission. rubyfalls.com/ events/100-million-steps-in-march

March 1 – April 30 RIVER GALLERY EXHIBITS Visit River Gallery during the months of March and April to view the cherished remaining woodblock prints by the late Sister Mary Grace Thul alongside the newest paintings of James Conner. Special visiting artist demonstrations will be held March 7, 1pm to 3pm.

The River Gallery is located in the Bluff View Art District. river-gal lery.com/current-events March - May IMAX: PENGUINS: A LOVE STORY 3D, CORAL SEA 3D, AND LOST WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE Penguins: A Love Story 3D, ex plores the lives of penguins resid

collecting mementos along the way, and creating keepsakes to take home. For the gardeners, bird-watchers, dragon riders, and storybook adventurers, we invite your family to explore our secret garden this year at AMUSEUM Jr.! This is an exclusive, ticketed event, and the Museum will be closed to the public for the rest of the day. 9am – 12:30pm. cdmfun. org/amuseum

Spring 2026