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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Touch A Truck, Watermelon Festival, TimberFest

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Bruce Baldwin, 8, and Amelia Nation, 9, play during the Watermelon Festival in 2025. This year's Watermelon Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22, 2026, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road. — Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Bruce Baldwin, 8, and Amelia Nation, 9, play during the Watermelon Festival in 2025. This year's Watermelon Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22, 2026, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Bruce Baldwin, 8, and Amelia Nation, 9, play during the Watermelon Festival in 2025. This year's Watermelon Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 22, 2026, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23, 2026, at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road.

By Sam Still August 18, 2026 5 min read

FILM

Bobby Stone Film Series

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave.

Cost: $13.50 for general admission