The City of Chattanooga Department of Early Learning

09/12/2026

Happening Now! It’s not too late to join us!!! Grab the family and come on out!!!!

09/11/2026

🎉 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🎈✨

The countdown is OVER! Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, September 12th at the Chattanooga Green for our annual FunFair Festival! 🎟️

We are bringing the community together for a day packed with 100% FREE family fun, early learning tools, and child safety resources. Whether you have little ones getting ready for kindergarten or kids of any age, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy!

🥳 Here’s what’s waiting for you—ALL FREE:
🐐 Petting Zoo
🍿 Popcorn & Cotton Candy
🎶 Live Entertainment & Performances
📚 Interactive Early Education & Brain-Building Stations with The Chattanooga Basics
🛡️ Child Safety & Injury Prevention with Children’s Hospital at Erlanger (Safe Kids)
🎨 Over 40 Exhibitor Booths with games, giveaways, and community resources!

Grab your family, invite your friends and neighbors, and come make unforgettable memories with us!

📍 Location: Chattanooga Green (140 Riverfront Pkwy)
🗓️ Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: Absolutely FREE!

See you all in the morning! Drop a comment below if you’re coming! 👇👇👇

09/10/2026

Grab the kids and join us this Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM!!!!

This event is absolutely FREE!!!!

09/04/2026

Are you looking to do work with or for the City of Chattanooga? We're working hard to buy more goods and services from local companies and hire locals for in-demand roles across city departments. Help us achieve this by attending our annual Purchasing Expo (Thursday, Sept. 24) and Hiring Expo (Thursday, Oct. 8) to get connected!

These events are free to attend. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-chattanooga-purchasing-expo-tickets-1992772729879

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmtmihMw3kTv518k6er_GF5U3HaEcIKJT6_jQWfGuXvpwATA/viewform

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

🎉 FUNFAIR FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! 🎈✨

Calling ALL families! Get ready for a day packed with smiles, laughter, and FREE family fun at the Chattanooga Green! 🎪

Whether you have toddlers getting ready for kindergarten or older kids looking for a fun weekend outing, there is truly something for everyone:

🐐 Petting Zoo
🍿 FREE Popcorn & Cotton Candy
🎶 Live Entertainment & Performances
📚 Interactive Early Learning & Safety Stations (powered by The Chattanooga Basics & Erlanger Safe Kids!)
🎨 Over 40 Exhibitors with games, giveaways, and community resources!

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come celebrate with us as we support kindergarten readiness, child safety, and community connection!

📍 Where: Chattanooga Green (140 Riverfront Pkwy)

🗓️ When: Saturday, September 12th

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE!

Tag your friends below and let us know you're coming! 👇👇👇

08/27/2026

📚✨ 🩷 Celebrating Dolly ✨📚🩷

We honor a life built on love, generosity, and a belief in the power of a good book.

Dolly knew that when you put a book in a child’s hands, you’re giving them a whole world to explore. 🌎📖 ✨

We believe in the magic of books and we’re proud to keep that magic going in Chattanooga! We 🩷 Dolly 💫

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

📣📣We Have Openings!