Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga’s 25th Annual Autumn Children’s Festival will be held at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 11 from 1-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
RMHC will be raising money for operational costs for the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Family Room located on the third floor of Erlanger Hospital.
"The Festival attracts over 3,000 attendees over two days, who enjoy delicious food, activities, crafts, and games for all ages, including: Star Wars characters, princesses, superheroes, inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, carnival games with prizes, a Ronald McDonald meet and greet (Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.), arts and crafts, as well as health, wellness, and educational programs, and so much more," organizers said.
"Activities range from only 50 cents to $3."
The Autumn Children’s Festival is the longest and largest running children’s festival in the area, and is made possible by partner, the Tennessee Society of CPAs and several local sponsors. The event generates over $60,000 for the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Charities each year.