With school days over, the freedom of lazy summer days is finally here. Whether you’re looking for weekend adventures or have the whole month off, these fun things to do in Chattanooga in June will help you make the most of the season.
From swimming and festivals to concerts and attractions, you’ll be able to make fantastic family memories all month long.
Fun Things to Do in Chattanooga in June
Pick Your Own Lavender
Local lavender varieties typically reach peak bloom in June. Though some varieties may have a longer blooming season or have a second bloom in autumn, now is definitely the best time to go.
Discover all the best pick-your-own lavender farms near Chattanooga right here.
U-Pick Blueberry Farms
Around mid-June local blueberry farms will start announcing their picking dates. Ripening time is dependent on the weather so it can vary slightly from year to year.
If you can’t make it in June, don’t worry. Blueberries have a long season, and you can still enjoy u-pick throughout July.
Synchronous Fireflies
So, you were planning to finally see the Smoky Mountain synchronous fireflies this year, but you didn’t get picked for the lottery. What now?
The good news is fireflies are living creatures and it’s hard to determine their mating window precisely. There is still a great chance you’ll be able to view the show a couple of days before or after the main park event. Of course, there are no guarantees.
Alternatively, you can also check out the Molly Branch Firefly experience, which offers multiple dates in mid-June. There is no lottery required.
Free Outdoor Concerts
If you love music, you’ll be glad to know that all those free outdoor concerts will keep going on all summer long.
Summer Swimming Spots
As the days get hotter, now’s the perfect time to check out a local swimming hole like Blue Hole at North Chickamauga or Foster Falls in South Cumberland State Park.
For more traditional swimming options check out these fantastic public pools and splash pads.
Chattanooga June Events
Parent and Child Cooking Classes
Saturdays in June 2023
Sweet and Savory Classroom, Chattanooga
Prices Vary
Choose from a variety of flavorful cooking classes this month including a fun Mexican-inspired class for Father’s Day.
Family Paint Day
Weekends in June 2023
Painting With a Twist, Chattanooga
$35 and up, cost is per person
All June long Painting With a Twist is hosting a variety of family-friendly daytime painting projects that are perfect for parents and kids ages 5 and up. There will be new painting choices each weekend.
River City Balloon Glow and Laser Show
June 2-4, 2023
Tennessee River Park, Chattanooga
$20/adults, $8/kids
In addition to an amazing after-dark balloon glow, this festival will have a variety of food and craft vendors. There will also be an awesome kids’ zone with games, rides, a rock wall, bounce houses, and more.
Brave festival goers can also book a hot air balloon ride for an extra fee, but spaces are limited.
Ice Cream Social
June 4, 2023
First Horizon Pavillion, Chattanooga
$10 per person
Sample scoops from a variety of area creameries. This is a fundraiser for Girls Inc. of Chattanooga.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
June 3, 2023
Booker T. Washington State Park, Chattanooga
FREE Admission
Parents and kids can enjoy a ranger-led hike to search for a variety of nature items. Clipboards, pens, and a printable scavenger hunt will be provided.
Birds of Prey Meet and Greet
June 4 & 9, 2023
Booker T. Washington State Park, Chattanooga
FREE Admission
Meet at the Aviary to learn all about the resident rescue birds.
Free Family Night
June 8, 2023
Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga
FREE Admission
Enjoy the local children’s museum for free.
Cleveland’s Family Fun Day
June 10, 2023
Greenway Park, Cleveland
FREE Admission
This popular annual festival will have craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and a large kids’ zone with bounce houses, face painting, train rides, pony rides, and so much more.
There will also be a variety of giveaways and prizes throughout the day.
Superhero and Princess Party
June 10, 2023
Cambridge Square, Ooltewah
FREE Admission
For this fun festival, kids should come dressed as their favorite superhero or princess. There will be vendors, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and more.
There will also be a fun kid and pooch parade that requires advanced registration. Parade registration is also free.
Paw Palooza
June 10, 2023
Coolidge Park, Chattanooga
This fido-friendly festival will feature a variety of vendors and food trucks. There will also be several pet contests, including a look-a-like contest, a costume contest, and a trick contest.
There will also be a fundraiser walk that benefits the McKamey Animal Center.
Music For Mutts
June 10, 2023
Miller Park, Chattanooga
FREE Admission
This pet-friendly and family-friendly music festival will feature a variety of artists and vendor booths.
There will be a compilation CD for sale featuring artists from the festival. Proceeds from your CD purchase will benefit the Pet Placement Center in Red Bank.
Sunday Studio
June 11, 2023
Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga
$20/adults, FREE for 17 and under
Enjoy drop-in art experiences for kids and families. Adults must pay regular admission prices or present a Chattanooga Public Library card for free admission.
Royal Daddy Daughter Princess Ball
June 17, 2023
The Colonade, Ringgold, GA
$40 per person
Meet and greet a variety of popular princesses while you and your daughter enjoy dancing, beverages, desserts, and professional photos with live princesses.
Each child will also receive a fun take-home craft kit. Daughters are encouraged to wear their best princess outfits and dads are encouraged to dress to impress.
Exotic Pet Expo
June 17-18, 2023
Camp Jordan, Chattanooga
$10/ages 12 and up, FREE under 12
At the Exotic Pet Expo, you can shop for various snakes, spiders, lizards, parrots, hedgehogs, gliders, and much more.
There will also be a kids’ zone where children can learn about many of these animals and participate in various themed activities. There is no extra charge to visit the kids’ zone.
Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
June 24, 2023
Coolidge Park, Chattanooga
$10 per person + cost of food, kids 10 and under are FREE
The star of this event is obviously the many, many food trucks. There will be 19 different ones to choose from in addition to beer tastings, outdoor games, craft vendors, live music, and more.
This festival is kid-friendly and pet-friendly.
Blooms Flower Festival
June 25, 2023
First Horizon Pavillion, Chattanooga
FREE Admission
Enjoy live music and food trucks while you shop from a variety of local flower farms.
Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!