Spring Family Fun!

The Spring Family Fun Guide includes family friendly events in Walker County, GA, Catoosa County, GA and Hamilton County, TN. during March and April 2026.

Many of the events listed are FREE.

Each graphic is hyperlinked to the event's website or their Facebook post for more information.

This guide will be updated regularly, so check back often to see what has been added for March and April fun!

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Library Chromebooks provided.
Ages 6th-12th grade.

Location:

408 W Villanow St
La Fayette, GA US 30728

"The City of LaFayette Recreation Department will be hosting our first Catch the Leprechaun 5K. This is a timed racing event, and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in their respective age groups.

Special thank you to our sponsor, Ringgold Telephone Company!
Packet pick-up begins at 10am.

• DJ Music
• Free inflatables
• Free one-mile Fun Run
• Downtown Specials and Deals
• Special Recognition for anyone who can beat the Leprechaun!"

Location:

Greenway Farm

4960 Gann Store Rd
Hixson

"Family Fun Day- Adventure in the Park is a free community event with activities for all ages! Bring a picnic and the whole family to Greenway Farm Park for drop-in style outdoor adventures. Outdoor Chattanooga will have gear ready for you to try archery, borrow a canoe for a peaceful paddle (weather depending), as well as mountain biking 'fun-damentals' in the field.

You can also join youth and adult scavenger hunts, test your putting skills with mobile disc golf, or simply relax and enjoy your picnic. No registration is required—just show up ready for fun!"

"Join us for a colorful, happy story time that celebrates the joy of the new season!

Location:

Submissions close March 21

Fort Oglethorpe Lowe's

2215 BATTLEFIELD PKWY

Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

(706) 866-0948

"Choose Your Store & Slot

Workshops are hosted by Lowe's Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only.

DON'T FORGET! Your confirmation email is your ticket. Show your QR code within your confirmation email to the Workshop Captain to ensure they check you in so your kids earn their digital badges.

We look forward to building with you and your little ones!"

"Let's learn about our wiggly friends under the ground!

"Join us at Choices for a fun-filled Easter celebration the whole family will enjoy!

Everyone is welcome to attend our special Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can search high and low during the exciting egg hunt, then gather around for a heartwarming Easter story time. After the story, little ones can get creative with a festive Easter craft and snap sweet spring photos at our cheerful photo backdrop.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends, family, and community. We can’t wait to see you there!

All ages are welcome. Our Easter egg hunt is specially designed with our youngest participants in mind and will be set at a challenge and ability level appropriate for young toddlers, ensuring a fun, safe, and confidence-building experience for little ones."

"Celebrate the season with a day of family fun, local shopping, and holiday magic. Whether you're hunting for the perfect handmade gift or a golden egg, there’s something for everyone!

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Vendor Market Open: Browse a curated selection of local makers and find unique springtime treasures.

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny Bring your cameras! Capture a sweet memory with our guest of honor.

3:00 PM Sharp: The Great Egg Hunt Ready, set, hunt! Grab your baskets and join us for the final scramble."

Coming to Gilbert-Stephenson Park!

Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday, March 28 at 12n!

Kids 5th Grade and under can scramble across the park and grab over 15K candy-filled Easter eggs. Don’t forget to get a picture with the Easter Bunny!

It’s all free. Details at letsgoforto.com

Location:

101 First St

LaFayette

"Join us for this FREE Event.

It will be tons of fun for the whole family. We will have 20,000 Eggs, Inflatables, a Petting Zoo with Grace Fed Farms, Kona Ice, Thomas the Train rides, Touch a Truck with LaFayette City Fire & Police, and prize baskets!"

Location:

13 Center Street, Rossville, GA

"Join us for a fun-filled Community Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeview Wesleyan Church! Bring your baskets and get ready for an afternoon full of excitement, laughter, and family fun!

A lot of Eggs
Age-grouped hunts
Prizes & surprises
Photo opportunities
Family-friendly fun for everyone

Whether you’re part of our church family or new to the community, we would love to celebrate with you! This event is completely FREE and open to the public — so invite your friends and neighbors! "

Location:

504 Mcfarland Ave

Rossville

Hop on in and help support Rossville Library!
Saturday March 28th 10-12
Admission is $5 per person

"Join the annual Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park, Easter Egg Hunt. Kiddos will be given filled basket of goodies at the end of their hunt. The Easter Bunny would love to have lunch with you. Saturday, March 28th, 11:30am the fun begins. Oh did I forget????? we may have more suprises. Any info contact dena@cloudlandcanyon.org."

"Our School Break Camps are packed with exciting activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, games, snacks and more — all in a safe, supportive environment.

Visit https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/school-break-camps to register today!"

"Start your....spuds?!

Get ready to mash the competition at our first-ever Potato Derby! We’re ditching the wood blocks and grabbing the produce for a high-speed race where the athletes are literally couch potatoes.

If you’re in Grades K–5, come transform a humble potato into a lean, mean, racing machine using wheels, axles, and your wildest imagination. We’ll be crowning the fastest spuds in the land with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, but don’t worry if your potato is more "slow-roasted"—we also have awards for the Most Creative and Best Decorated entries!"

F.A.C.E. stands for Family and Community Empowerment. This will be a mobile family resource bus filled with books, games, community resources, and computer stations with wifi to help families support their students academically. We will travel to places within the community to bring the resources to the families in need.

"Easter Fun for the Whole Family!

Join us for the Chickamauga First Baptist Easter Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 4th @ 10 AM

Gordon Lee Mansion Lawn

Enjoy:

Devotion for the family

Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0 yrs-5th grade

(age groups will be divided)

Crafts & snacks

Photo Booth for fun family memories!

Tag your friends & bring the kids for a morning of springtime fun!

Scan the QR code to pre-register!"

"Join us after the 9 o'clock and 11 o'clock services on April 5 for the Easter Eggstravaganza, our annual Easter egg hunt! Families will gather in the multipurpose room (MPR) after the service, and we will release the older children out on the playground and the younger children out in the neighboring courtyard to hunt eggs. You don't want your family to miss out!"

"Holy Ground 2026 is coming!

Join us on April 8th at 6:30 in the LaFayette High School Gym for a powerful night of worship as churches from across our community come together in unity to lift up the name of Jesus.

Who’s ready for a night of worship with people from all around our community?"

Free Admission & Parking

Location:

609 Post Oak Rd

Ringgold

"Get ready, Ringgold! We're thrilled to invite you to our first annual Peach Cobbler Festival, held on the beautiful grounds of Willow Tree Farm. What better way to celebrate being the Peach State than with a festival dedicated to our most beloved dessert? Come on out and get your fill of sweet, peachy goodness!

Do you have what it takes to be Ringgold's best baker? Put your skills to the ultimate test with your most magnificent peach dessert! Only one baker will walk away with the championship title and bragging rights for a full year.

Get ready for more than just delicious cobbler! Before you dive into all the sweet samples, explore a day of adventure with lively yard games, tasty eats from our food vendors, unique crafts, and a chance to pet some adorable llamas. You'll find a world of fun beyond the bake-off!"

Location:

905 Hogan Road, Rossville, GA

"The energy. The smiles. The high-fives. The strollers. The miles.

This is what the Chickamauga Chase is all about.

Whether you’re racing for a PR, running with friends, pushing a stroller, or soaking in the scenery of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, you’re part of something special.

Mark your calendar for April 18, 2026, and join the tradition.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! Signup today at racectc.org "

"On Saturday, April 18, from 9am–12pm, community members from across the area will come together for our 8th Annual Clean Catoosa—a county-wide Earth Day effort to serve Catoosa County. Please consider joining in!!"

"Individuals, Faith Organizations and Civic Groups are invited to join us at the Ross Abney Sports Complex located at 101 First Street for our 2025 Earth Day Clean Up. No registration required!

8:00-8:30am: Event Check In, Team assignation, T-Shirt pickup
8:30am: Safety Protocols and Send Off
9-11:30am: Earth Day Clean Up!
12:00pm: Lunch at Ross Abney

Cities are made great by the people who love them--come show LaFayette some love!"

Location:

Submissions close April 18

FT. Oglethorpe Lowe's

2215 BATTLEFIELD PKWY

Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

(706) 866-0948

"Workshops are hosted by Lowe's Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only.

DON'T FORGET! Your confirmation email is your ticket. Show your QR code within your confirmation email to the Workshop Captain to ensure they check you in so your kids earn their digital badges.

We look forward to building with you and your little ones!"

"Please join us on April 25, 2026 for our Friends & Family Day at the American Legion Post 214 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM.

There will be lots of fun activities for the family as well as free food! Keep an eye out for more information as it develops.

Local vendors will be set up selling their products. If you would like to be a vendor, please reach out to Kadi Justus or post on this page! Booth fee is $25 for a 10x10 space. Proceeds will go to the Veteran’s Village Foundation.

There will be a foam pit and bounce house for the kids! FREE of charge.

We will have representatives from the American Legion as well as the Veteran’s Village available to chat about our mission."

"Join us April 25 for Kiwanis Safety Day — food, fun & FREE safety resources!

Start with brunch at Jefferson’s in Ringgold (10–12) — a portion of sales helps local kids. Then head to Gilbert Stephenson Park for bike & car-seat safety, first aid/CPR, elder-abuse awareness, horse safety, food trucks and MORE. Finish strong with a pickleball clinic for all ages (bring your racquet) from 12–3.

Schedule: Jefferson’s 10–12 • Bike Safety 11–12 • Car Seat Safety 12–1 • Pickleball 12–3

We will have tables set up with other free resources. There will be food trucks and Kona Ice available for purchase as well.

Bring the family — learn, eat, play, and support kids!"