Explore Chattanooga Summer 2025

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May 2 – July 4 NIGHTFALL CONCERT SERIES / MILLER PLAZA & MILLER PARK Chattanooga’s original free concert series, nightfall, produced by Chattanooga Presents, will be held each Friday night from May 2 through July 4, 2025 - rain or shine - in the outdoor setting of Miller Plaza and Miller Park, downtown Chattanooga. Come early and shop for handmade artisan goods during our Nightfall Art Market in Miller Park beginning at 6:00pm. Beverage ticket sales & food trucks begin selling at 6:00pm. nightfallchattanooga.com Beginning May 31

Thru Sept 1 SUMMER AT ROCK CITY Mountain Heights & Illuminated Nights This summer, Rock City Gardens invites visitors to experience its trails in a whole new way—both by day and after dark. Experience Birds of Prey shows and live native animal educational encounters at the Critter Classroom. Interactive activities include the Tom Thumb Timber Roll ball game, over-sized yard games and the Gnome Quest As night falls, Rock City transforms. Open until late, guests can explore lantern-lit trails and new lighting installations that reveal its beauty in a whole new way. From the softly glowing Swing-A-Long Bridge to shimmering pathways, the gardens take on a dreamlike, otherworldly charm. Gnome quest is back. Keep your eyes peeled for new hand-crafted gnomes as they lead you down each trail. seerockcity.com/summer

RIVERFRONT NIGHTS: ROSS’S LANDING

Join in for “Fourteen Saturdays of Summer” from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend at Ross’s Landing for FREE live music under the stars from some of the area’s most vibrant and talented artists! Chairs, blankets, and leashed pets are welcome. Arrival prior to showtime is encouraged. Food and beverages are available for purchase through the on-site vendors each week. Concession and drink sales begin at 6:00 pm, with music beginning at 7:00 pm and ending by 10:00 pm each week. Check website for extended hours on certain nights. riverfrontnights.com

Summer 2025