Music in the Wild
Join us with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera for music inspired by Peter and the Wolf, presented by Chris Lykins and Mark McKnight.
Experience the magic of music and nature coming together at Music in the Wild, a one-of-a-kind outdoor event presented by Chris Lykins and Mark McKnight. Hosted by Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center and the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, this family-friendly afternoon offers much more than a traditional concert. Explore the campus of Reflection Riding while enjoying pop-up musical performances, animal encounters, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with the natural world.
This event will feature an outdoor performance by the CSO of Peter and the Wolf, Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical adventure. As the story unfolds, different instruments of the orchestra bring Peter, the bird, the duck, the cat, and the wolf vividly to life! Bring the whole family and enjoy an unforgettable autumn afternoon filled with music, wildlife, and discovery in one of Chattanooga’s most beautiful natural settings.
Schedule of Events
3:00 PM - Gates Open
3:30 PM - Food Trucks and Activity Stations Open
5:00 PM - CSO Performance (30 mins)
7:30 PM - Food Trucks Close/End of Event
You can pre-order cheese boards, salads, and sandwiches from Bleu Fox Cheese Shop for this event! Order here (password is CAMPFIRE). Please select “Store Pickup” as your delivery option and Bleu Fox will deliver to Reflection Riding. You can order until Saturday, 10/3/26 at 7 PM EST, and your items will be available to pick up when you check in at Music in the Wild.
Outdoor Seating: Music in the Wild is an outdoor experience. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the performance comfortably.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
Presented by Chris Lykins and Mark McKnight
Melodic Meadow Sponsor: ArtsBuild
Rhythm Trail Sponsors: Bethany Patten | Compass Real Estate, Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, Morning Pointe Senior Living
As an outdoor facility, our programs and events are almost always dependent on the weather. In the event of severe weather, programs may have to be canceled.