LEISURE
ALHAMBRA SHRINE CIRCUS - Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Big-top performances by Tarzan Zerbini Circus, 7 p.m. today, Oct. 9; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. $20; get $5 discount coupon at www.alhambrashrine.com/circus.htm. 423-892-0223.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Hayrides, games, seminars, music, flower show marking 25th year in business, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Oct. 9; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. Complete schedule at www.ooltewahnursery.com. 423-238-9775.
BARK IN THE PARK - Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Canine costume contest, Spooky Pooch Parade, pet/owner look-alike contest, pet adoption fair, agility and obedience demonstrations hosted by Friends of East Brainerd to improve community dog park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. 423-596-8315.
BOO IN THE ZOO - Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Costumed characters, trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, pony rides and inflatables at Halloween party, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25. $8.95 adults, $5.95 children, members get half-price discount. 432-697-1319.
CAMP JULIETTE LOW ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND HISTORY TOURS - Camp Juliette Low, 125 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, Ga. On the National Register of Historic Places, it's no longer a Girl Scout camp but retains the name of it's founder. It has been in continuous operation for 92 years. The historic Lodge, built in 1922 with local materials and labor, will be open and there will be a display of old photos and historical documents. Camp staff will be available to talk about the history of the camp and take those who wish on a walking tour of the property. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25; 706-862-6643 or 706-266-9065.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS - The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS - Choice of two tours daily through October. Dynamo of Dixie Tour departs from Sheraton Read House, corner of Broad Street and M.L. King Boulevard, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Bluffs and Bridges Tour begins at south end of Walnut Street Bridge, 4 and 6 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and under. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB - Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Join members for auction of stamp lots submitted by club members, 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 9; doors open at 6:30 p.m. 423-344-7849.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK - 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Wild Cave Tour led by Georgia Girl Guides, 10 a.m. Oct. 19. Minimum of four needed to book tour. $30-$60 plus $5 parking fee per car. 706-657-4050. Reservations: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com.
CONSERVATION CRUISE - Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Join scientists Dr. Josh Ennen and Dr. Bernie Kuhadja for look at environmental dynamics of Tennessee River system, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Cruise limited to 68 participants. $24 member adults, $18 ages 12 and under member children, $32 nonmember adults, $24.50 nonmember children ages 12 and under. community.tnaqua.org/events.
DALTON SCIENCE CAFE - Dalton State College, second floor of Pope Student Center, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga. George Benz, biologist and former research director of the Tennessee Aquarium, leads free talk on shark parasites and adventures in the arctic with National Geographic, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. www.daltonstate.edu.
FLORAL DESIGN SYMPOSIUM - Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Master Gardeners Marilyn Smith and Debbie Shaver, accredited flower show judges, lead free workshop on floral design, cultivation and handling of flowers, 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. 423-855-9474.
HAUNTED RANCH AND HAYRIDE - Mystery Dog Ranch, 975 Wooten Road, Ringgold Ga. Live actors, horses, scares, home of Headless Horseman. $12 for haunted house and haunted hayride, benefits Hozho Therapeutic Equestrian Services Inc. nonprofit therapeutic riding program. Band and Halloween costume contest Oct. 31, $100 for best costume, $50 2nd place, $25 3rd place. Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31 and Nov. 1. 706-935-5559, www.mysterydoghauntedranchandhayride.com.
HIKES - Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Flipper Bend, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Walmart parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 14: Harrison Bay State Park, easy 4.5 miles. Meet at Highway 153 Target parking lot at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Piney River, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
IPHONE-OGRAPHY - Society of Work, 701 Market St. Class on mobile photography on the iPhone led by Kenneth Munoz, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. $25 for Society of Work members, $30 all others. 423-449-9112.
JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW - Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St. Show and sale by Collecteana of Memphis, longtime vendor at the museum's annual antique show, with portion of sales benefiting museum, 1-8 p.m. Oct. 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18. 423-267-7176.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA - St. John United Methodist Church gymnasium, 3921 Murray Hills Road. Annual open house features guest photographer and outdoorsman Vinny Colucci, member of Nikon's and Wimberley's Professional Services, speaking on "My Approach to Building a Picture," 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. 423-344-5643.
PINTS FOR PEACE - Sturmhaus Beer Market, 1120 Houston St. Beer market sells $3 Oktoberfest pints to benefit Family Violence Center of Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, 6-10 p.m. today, Oct. 9. All proceeds of specialty keg and $1 of every other beer sold will also be donated to Partnership's shelter. 423-697-3828.
ROCKTOBERFEST - Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road. German music, food and beer on tap in the Rock City square, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through Oct. 18. Included in admission price of $22.95 adults, $12.95 children. 706-820-2531.
ROOFTOP HOP - The Block, 200 Broad St. Five rooftop parties offer views, food and cocktails before culminating with party on rooftop of The Block, 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Tickets, $55-$150, include foods from 15 restaurants and beverages. After-party at Rhythm and Brews with music by Broke Down Hound and the Matt Stephens Project. 423-648-0963.
SEASON OF BREWS - Society of Work, 701 Market St. Evening of German food from Dish T' Pass, beers from Heaven & Ale with brewmaster talks to benefit Neighborhood Post Card Project, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. $30 Society of Work members, $35 all others. 423-449-9112.
SOUTH CHATTANOOGA FALL FESTIVAL - South Chattanooga Recreation Center, 1151 W. 40th St. Health organizations offer free health screenings, massages, recipes for natural remedies, along with food and children's activities. 3-6 p.m. today, Oct. 9. 423-454-9495.
STAR WARS READS DAY - Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Crafts, games, activities, costumed performers and special appearance by R2-D2, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Everyone who comes in costume receives prize. Dan Baker gives lecture on animatronics in "Star Wars" at 1 p.m., ages 13-18 can make an animatronic hand at 1:30, registration required. 423-757-5310.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR - Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Caroline Sunderland leads kayak tour on Tennessee River while sharing American Indian history of the area, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. $45 ages 15 and older, $35 children ages 8-13; limit two children, must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 423-643-6888.
DANCES
SINGLES DANCE - First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, 409 McCallie Ave. Positive Christian Singles hosts Halloween dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. $8. Bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021.
USA BALLROOM - Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. $5 first-time guests, $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 423-645-4888.