What’s happening in Fort O?
From markets to concerts, our city comes alive with excitement, memorable moments,
and community spirit.

Thursday Nights at the Welcome Center
Every Thursday Night at 6:00, we’ll gather for games, trivia, connection, and fun.

Disney's Newsies JR at LMS
Lakeview Middle School Performing Arts is proudly presenting Disney's Newsies JR

Volunteer Opportunity: Park Day at Chickamauga Battlefield
Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park for American Battlefield Trust Park Day on Saturday, April 5!

Easter Egg Scramble
On Saturday, April 12, children (fifth grade and under) can come to Gilbert Stephenson Park in Fort Oglethorpe to hunt for 15,000 Easter eggs with candy inside—FOR FREE!

Help A Student Smile
Help fund the Catoosa Children’s Fund to provide life skills, medical and dental checkups, and proper clothes for interviews to prepare them for the next step(s) in life.

Clean Catoosa
Clean Catoosa is an annual county-wide, Earth Day-inspired, clean-up event!

Gary Methany featuring the Red Ridge Riders and Chi Town Authority
Coming to The Colonnade - Gary Matheny, featuring the “Red Ridge Riders”. Gary is an award-winning Nashville Recording artist who brings his music to the Tennessee Valley for a night of “Rhythm “N” Ringgold with Special Guest “Chi Town Transit Authority”. They are an Atlanta-based Premier Chicago Tribune tribute band that covers songs from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Stable 41 Market
Shop Quality. Shop Local. Shop Stable 41. Stable 41 Market provides the community with direct access to high-quality, locally sourced food and goods, as well as a place for the community to gather together and enjoy a variety of local entertainment.

Flag Retirement Ceremony
Join the Veteran Citizen Council (VCC) for a Flag Retirement Ceremony, a solemn and respectful event honoring the retirement of worn and unserviceable American flags.


Labor Day at the Post
Labor Day at the Post is full of live music, family fun, market buys, food trucks, and classic cars.

Fort O Fright
A night of thrills, chills, and unforgettable fun at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe! A haunted stable, black light skating, and a guided ghost tour of Barnhardt Circle.

Honoring Those Who Serve Veterans Day Parade
Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our nation at the Veterans Day Parade, hosted by the Veteran Citizen Council (VCC). This annual event brings together veterans, active-duty military, community groups, and citizens in a proud display of gratitude and patriotism.

Honoring Those Who Serve Veterans Day Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and patriotism at the Honoring Those Who Serve – Veterans Day Concert featuring James Rogers. Hosted by the Veteran Citizen Council (VCC), this special event pays tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.

Winter Skating at Stable 41
Winter Skating continues at Stable 41! It’s a unique twist on generational fun in a covered pavilion so you can make a memory no matter the weather.

Christmas in Fort Oglethorpe
Thousands will gather with Santa in Fort Oglethorpe to celebrate the season with Santa, our annual parade down Lafayette Street, and Christmas Market at Stable 41.


Christmas Open House at the Welcome Center
Join us for this wonderful open house featuring our new Christmas at the POST Exhibit and shop our silent auction for your Christmas gifts!
Join us for the fun and festivities and raise money for a truly worthy cause. Help us keep the history of Fort Oglethorpe Army Post alive for future generations!
Funds raised will go toward upgrading the visitor experience at the Welcome Center, including a genealogy corner and reading room, easier accessibility, and enhanced displays.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Community Christmas Dinner
It’s that wonderful time of year again, and we couldn’t be more excited! Here at First Baptist Fort Oglethorpe, one of our favorite Christmas traditions is our Annual Community Christmas Dinner! This special event provides an opportunity for families from all over the surrounding area to enjoy a traditional Christmas meal together.
CLICK HERE! to sign up for meal pick-up or volunteering to serve. If you’re requesting 10 or more meals, please let us know in advance so we can reserve a separate pick-up time. Thank you for helping us make this event truly special! We look forward to celebrating this wonderful season together!

Light Up Fort O
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Christmas and bring the community together in a beautiful way. Let’s light up Fort Oglethorpe!


2024 Winter Skating at Stable 41
Winter Skating has come to Fort O’s Stable 41! It’s a fun twist on generational fun in a covered pavilion, so you can make a memory no matter the weather. You'll skate on a surface better than ice for just $10 per person .(includes skates)


Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
Since 1980 the Battlefield Marathon series, hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club, has been offering runners a chance to challenge their physical limits while immersing themselves in the historic, 9,000-acre Chickamauga Battlefield National Park.





Bingo Night
Players 18+ compete for prizes and bragging rights on historic Barnhardt Circle.

Fort O Fixins
From casseroles to banana puddin’, its a taste from local of Fort Oglethorpe to inspire your next kitchen adventure!

Catoosa Kids Day
Catoosa Kid's Day is Thursday, July 25, from 3-6p. Catoosa County College and Career Academy 109 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. Free vision, hearing, dental, and nutritional screenings. Immunizations are for those who qualify and other informational and educational information.


IRONMAN Chattanooga
It is a world-class event that attracts thousands of participants and even more spectators.

Picnic at the Post
Get hands-on with emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, and more. You’ll discover what it does and how it works! Bring your lunch and join us for a day of fun, classic games, and old fashion fun!

Fort O Fixins’
From casseroles to banana puddin', we're putting together a taste of Fort Oglethorpe to inspire your next kitchen adventure!




Fort O Plant Sale
We have a greenhouse full of plants that can add life to your home, beauty to your lawn, and a healthier environment for us all. Affordably priced quality plants grown locally. Come shop with us, and Let’s Grow Fort O!


Christmas Parade and Market
Thousands of people gathered with Santa in Fort Oglethorpe to celebrate the season with Santa, our annual parade down Lafayette Street, and Christmas Market at Stable 41.