Community Events

Recurring Events

Dog Training 101 runs Wednesdays and Sundays at 5:00 PM and Fridays at 12:00 noon at Zoom Room Knoxville, 10938 Spring Bluff Way. If you’re ready to build confidence, learn proven techniques, and strengthen your bond with your dog, head over to our website and reserve your spot today! About Zoom Room & Register

Pavilion Farmer’s Market - at Hardin Valley Event Center, Thursdays from 4pm-7pm. Fresh produce, live music, vendors, food & beverage, kayak rental, More Info

Game Night at The Bark Knoxville - Play, Sip, and Let Your Pup Run; Looking for a low-key, fun way to spend your Wednesday evening? Head to The Bark Knoxville—Knoxville’s first indoor dog park and beer garden—for their weekly Game Night. Every Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 601 Lamar Street—an off-leash dog park and beer garden setup perfect for pets and their humans.

Shop fresh and local at the Market Square Farmers Market, open every Wednesday and Saturday, through mid-November. Managed by Nourish Knoxville, this open-air, producer-only market features everything from fresh produce, honey, eggs, and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, flowers, plants, coffee, and artisan crafts—all made or grown within 150 miles of Knoxville.

Emotional Sobriety: Each Thursday at 5pm at The Kraken’s Cup. The Kraken’s Cup has partnered with Sober in Knoxville to create a safe and accepting environment for their N Knoxville meetups. Questions? Email [email protected].

Tea Flights: offered Mondays - Thursdays at The Spice and Tea Exchange. Limited to 4 people per group at $8.99/person. Call the store for more information (865) 985-0913.

Looking for a relaxing and creative way to spend your afternoon? Join us at the McClung Museum for an hour of crafting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month! More Info

Do you love books and tea? So do we! Join us for Read It and Steep, a monthly book club where we sip on delightful teas and discuss captivating reads. We meet Every third Wednesday at 11 AM (unless otherwise noted) at The Kraken's Cup (4815 N Broadway). More Info

Mark your calendars and make your Sundays extra sweet! On the third Sunday of each month from 11AM–4PM, the 100 Block of West Jackson Avenue in the Old City transforms into a vibrant, car-free marketplace bursting with creativity, community, and charm. More Info

Who says happy hour is just for humans? 🐾 Every Monday from 4-6pm, bring your pup to The Bark Knoxville, 601 Lamar Street, and enjoy Yappy Hour!

November

Retailers looking to stock up on souvenirs, resort gifts, and specialty merchandise have two major opportunities this fall: the Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg (Nov. 5–8, 2025) and IGES (International Gift Exposition in the Smokies) in Sevierville (November 4th–6th) and Pigeon Forge (November 5th–8th). More Info about IGES | More Info about Smoky Mountain Gift Show

Knoxville’s international celebration of cinema is back with Film Fest Knox, happening November 6th–9th, at Regal Riviera. Presented by Visit Knoxville and Regal, the multi-day festival highlights regional filmmaking while connecting it to stories and talent from across the globe.

The Arts & Culture Alliance invites the public to explore an inspiring lineup of new exhibitions opening throughout November at The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Visitors can meet many of the artists during free receptions on Friday, November 7th, 4 PM – 9 PM and Friday, November 14th from 5 PM – 7 PM. More Info

On November 8th (10 a.m.–noon), a Garden Classroom event at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum (2743 Wimpole Ave.) will teach proper tree-planting techniques, complete with refreshments and a raffle.

Get ready to ride the wave of laughter—Yakov Smirnoff, the beloved comedian famed for his timeless one-liners and the catchphrase, “What a country!,” is bringing his Clean Comedy Wave Tour to the Bijou Theatre on Sunday, November 23rd. The evening kicks off with doors opening at 6:00 PM, followed by the show at 7:00 PM. Tickets, ranging from $25.75 to $76.75, go on sale Friday, September 12th at noon. More Info

December

Mark your calendar for a truly special evening of connection and celebration! The Winter Solstice Folk Dance takes place Saturday, December 6th at 7:00 PM at the Knoxville Square Dance Center (828 Tulip Avenue). More Info

Step into the holiday spirit at one of Knoxville’s most charming traditions! The Ivan Racheff House & Gardens (1943 Tennessee Avenue) invites you to their annual Greens Tea Pre-Sale Event on Friday, December 12th, from Noon to 3:00 PM.

January, 2026

10th Annual Maker City Summit
📅 January 31st – February 1st
📍 The Maker Exchange, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville
Celebrate “10 Years of Making Space” with Knoxville’s maker community! Enjoy keynotes from Debbie Millman, Phillip Collins, Sarah Sewell, and James Victore, plus workshops, panels, and the Maker Soiree at Able Trade. Tickets start at $85 (early bird through Oct. 31). More Info