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This Thursday - Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo - Free Health Screenings, Food & Prizes at the
Seniors, family members, and caregivers, here's a free morning out that's worth your time. The Senior Lifestyle, Health & Home Expo, presented by Expo 4 Seniors, comes to the Tennova Family YMCA (7536 Dannaher Drive, Powell) this November 5th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Meet local providers and businesses that serve seniors, from home health care and senior living to hearing care, home services, and more, and get your questions answered all in one place.
Free parking and free admission; Free health screenings; Free food, prizes, and giveaways
You don't have to be a YMCA member, and all are welcome. Registration isn't required, but if you pre-register at expo4seniors.com, you'll get an extra entry into the giveaways.
RiverView Family Farm's 13th Annual Holiday Barn Sale - Shop Local at the Farm
Skip the crowded malls and the shipping delays this year. RiverView Family Farm (12124 Prater Lane) is hosting its 13th Annual Holiday Barn Sale, a two-day shopping event packed with your favorite local vendors, on December 4th–5th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days.
It's holiday shopping with a country twist: browse gifts from local makers and small businesses, pick up something special for everyone on your list, and enjoy a festive morning on the farm. And because you're buying in person, no worrying about holiday shipping!
Parking is limited, so the farm asks shoppers to carpool with friends.
A note for vendors: RiverView has warned that scammers are commenting on its posts claiming to sell vendor spots. The farm sends out its own information and applications and does not accept Venmo or PayPal. When in doubt, contact the farm directly using the phone numbers on its website.
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A Grinchy Christmas at Ancient Lore Village
Step into Whoville without leaving Knoxville! Ancient Lore Village (7107 Sevierville Pike) is hosting A Grinchy Christmas at the Village, a festive family dinner and holiday movie night under the fairy lights, on December 21st and December 23rd, at 6:00 PM.
The Village will glow with white lights, woodland décor, and storybook scenery straight out of Whoville as cheerful Villagers welcome you in. Before the movie, enjoy:
A Whoville cookie-decorating station; The Grinchy Green Hot Cocoa Bar, with whipped cream, candy canes, and sprinkles; A meet 'n' greet with the Grinch himself, who's been known to wander the Village, sneak candy canes, and pop into photos.
Then settle in beneath the fairy lights in the Pavilion at the Village Gardens for the feature presentation on an oversized screen. Heaters keep the space warm (blankets are encouraged, especially for little ones), and every seat comes with a Grinch Snack Pack of popcorn and candy canes.
Dinner is included: Winter Village Salad, stuffed mushrooms, chicken Alfredo pasta with vegetables, chocolate mousse cups, and sugar cookies for decorating. More Info
Dance Through Autumn at November's Sacred Circle Dance
The sugar maples are glowing, the cider is flowing, and the winter squash is piling up. Time to celebrate the season on the dance floor! Kevin Meyer and Diane Shenk host November's Sacred Circle Dance on November 14th, at 3:00 PM at West Knoxville Friends Meeting House (1517 Meeting House Road).
Every dance is taught, and no experience or partner is needed. Just come ready to join the circle. Sacred circle dances draw on folk and traditional dances from around the world, and they're a joyful, low-key way to move, connect, and unwind.
Two things to note:
The group is moving to its earlier winter start time of 3:00 PM; This is the only gathering in November, so don't miss it!
Can't make it in person? You can join online via YouTube Live at youtube.com/@kemilmeyer. If you sign in with a free YouTube account, you can post greetings and comments during the session.
Suggested donation: $5–$10. Music and dance details will be posted ahead of time at InTheDance.com.
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🗓️ Now through November 7th - Walnut Springs Winery in Strawberry Plains is launching their Wine Maze experience — A Night of Pour Decisions. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: you wander through the corn maze with wine in hand, discovering five tasting stations tucked into the twists and turns, each one bringing a new pour and a new vibe. Boots are encouraged. Getting a little lost is part of the fun. More Info & Tickets
🗓️ Now through November 15th - The Clarence Brown Theatre presents Clyde's, by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, in the new Jenny Boyd Theatre on the UT campus. More Info
🗓️ November 4th - Laura Resau is coming to the East Tennessee History Center (601 S Gay Street) on November 4th at 6:00 PM to answer exactly that question, in a talk called "The Alchemy of a Novel." More Info
🗓️ November 5th - 7:30 PM - The Knoxville Ice Bears - Military Appreciation Night vs. the Macon Mayhem, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue). More Info
🗓️ November 6th - It’s time to Go Big Orange! The University of Tennessee’s Homecoming Parade returns to campus at 4:00 p.m., bringing Volunteers together to celebrate the traditions, history, and spirit of Rocky Top. The entire Knoxville and campus community is invited to join the fun and show off their Tennessee pride! More Info
🗓️ November 6th-7th - The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC), the Knoxville nonprofit that builds and maintains many of the area's natural-surface trails, hosts its annual Fall Fest on November 6th–7th at Baker Creek Preserve and Urban Wilderness Gateway Park. It's AMBC's biggest fundraiser of the year, and it's FREE to attend. More Info
🗓️ November 6th-8th - Ready to get a head start on your Christmas list? The Knoxville Christmas Fair, a long-running East Tennessee holiday tradition, fills the Knoxville Expo Center (5441 Clinton Hwy) with handmade gifts, ornaments, seasonal décor, and one-of-a-kind crafts from local and regional makers. More Info
🗓️ November 7th - November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and East Tennessee is kicking it off together. The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee hosts its Epilepsy Awareness Walk from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at World's Fair Park (720 11th Street). More Info
🗓️ November 7th-8th - For the first time ever, Zoo Knoxville (3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive) is inviting four-legged family members to visit during Dog Days, presented by PetSafe Brands, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The zoo is open for regular admission, and you can bring your well-behaved dog along for the adventure. More Info, Rules, & Tickets
🗓️ November 7th - 3:00 PM — The Knoxville Ice Bears - Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs. the Huntsville Havoc. Bring a new teddy bear to throw on the ice! Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue). More Info
🗓️ November 8th - Knoxville Opera presents Voices of Valor, a large-scale Veterans Day concert honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive), in partnership with the Cathedral Concert Series. More Info
🗓️ November 8th - Plant lovers, this one's for you. Flora & Folia (226 N. Peters Road) is turning four, and they're celebrating by giving back. Free Plant Day on November 8th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
🗓️ November 10th - Contemporary artist Patricia Pasbrig of Textured Strokes is teaching "Acrylic Painting with Modeling Paste," a full-day sculptural acrylic workshop, at Chota Recreation Center, Classroom A (145 Awohili Drive, Loudon). ⏰ Registration deadline: November 1st. More Info
🗓️ November 12th - Blount Mansion's (200 W. Hill Avenue) Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series, honoring America's 250th anniversary, wraps up its fall run with Dr. Katy Chiles presenting "Phillis Wheatley and the Black American Revolution", at 6:00 PM. More Info & RSVP.
🗓️ November 12th-13th - Few pieces of music build like Ravel's Boléro, and few places are as grand for hearing it as the historic Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street). The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents Bartók & Boléro at 7:30 PM, conducted by Music Director Aram Demirjian and featuring acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk. More Info
🗓️ November 13th - 7:30 PM — The Knoxville Ice Bears - Tattoos & Terror vs. the Huntsville Havoc (yes, it's Friday the 13th). Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue). More Info
🗓️ November 13th-14th - Used Book Sale at Cedar Bluff Branch (9045 Cross Park Drive), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🗓️ November 14th - After a hit first year, First Presbyterian Church (620 State Street) downtown is bringing back its Arts & Crafts Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ November 14th - Get a head start on your gift list with something truly one of a kind. Concord United Methodist Church's United Women in Faith hosts its 9th Annual Artisan Craft Fair, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 11020 Roane Drive.
🗓️ November 14th - Get ready for a magical day of shopping, creativity, and community at The Mystical Market at Enchanted Hollow from noon to 8 p.m.! Explore unique handmade goods and mystical treasures from local vendors, grab a bite from food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment and a children’s area for the little ones. More info
🗓️ November 15th - After the success of its very first Night Meowket, Scruffy's Cafe (1015 N. Broadway), Knoxville's cat café, is bringing the fun back for the holidays with the Winter Meowket, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
🗓️ November 17th - The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestras (KSYO) open their new season with their annual Fall Concert, featuring student musicians from across East Tennessee. KSYO's ensembles range from beginning string players to its advanced Youth Orchestra. More Info
🗓️ November 17th - Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert is coming to the historic Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) at 8:00 PM to celebrate the beloved 1986 film's 40th anniversary. More Info
🗓️ November 17th - What does it take to keep going through career changes, setbacks, and life as part of a military family? A panel of Knoxville women will answer that question at "Built for This," a fireside chat experience on resilience from Ladies Lifestyle Network Knoxville. The evening takes place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Hub Pro Studio (1104 Merchant Drive, Suite 103). More Info & Tickets
🗓️ November 18th - Grab a friend and your sense of humor, because no art experience is required. Contemporary artist Patricia Pasbrig of Textured Strokes is back at El Toro Bar & Grill (1938 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge) with a cozy new Paint & Sip. More Info
🗓️ November 19th - For 22 years, he was the guy America fell asleep laughing with. Now Jay Leno is bringing his stand-up comedy to the historic Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) for one night only, at 7:30 PM. More Info
🗓️ November 19th-22nd - Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue) for nine performances. More Info
🗓️ November 19th-December 19th - Scrooge, the Cratchits, and three very persuasive ghosts are back. The Clarence Brown Theatre's A Christmas Carol returns for the holiday season, running November 19th - December 19th, on the UT campus (1714 Andy Holt Ave). More Info
🗓️ November 20th - Christmas at Chilhowee - It's a perfect first holiday outing for families. Last year's celebration included a choir performance, a tree lighting, free photos with Santa, holiday crafts, a Touch-a-Truck, and free hayrides around the park to see the lights. Bundle up and make it a new family tradition from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Chilhowee Park (3301 E. Magnolia Avenue).. More Info
🗓️ November 20th - Get ready to say hello to the holiday season. Pinnacle at Turkey Creek (11251 Parkside Drive) is hosting All Is Bright, a free evening of festive family fun, on November 20th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
🗓️ November 20th-21st - Get a jump on your holiday shopping, or just come hunting for treasures. The Knoxville Flea Market fills the Knoxville Expo Center (5441 Clinton Highway) with more than 275 booths the weekend before Thanksgiving. More Info
🗓️ November 21st - A Medieval Holiday Festival takes over the grounds at 865 Axe Throwing (5821 Babelay Road) from noon to 7:00 PM, with vendors, activities, and entertainment all day long.
🗓️ November 22nd - The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra continues its beloved holiday tradition with Handel's Messiah, performed with the Knoxville Choral Society, at 2:30 PM, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. More Info
🗓️ November 22nd - If your holiday list calls for something you won't find at the mall, mark your calendar. The Retropolitan Craft Fair, one of Knoxville's longest-running indie craft fairs, returns to the Mill & Mine, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
🗓️ November 23rd-January 3rd - Farragut is ready to flip the switch on the holiday season. Join neighbors at Founders Park (Campbell Station) for the Countdown to Light the Park on November 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as the town counts down to lighting up the park for the holidays. Once the lights are on, Light the Park glows every evening from November 24th through January 3rd. More Info
🗓️ November 24th-29th - Eternal youth has never looked so deadly, or so hilarious. Death Becomes Her, the Broadway musical comedy based on the cult-classic 1992 film, kicks off the Tennessee Theatre's (604 S. Gay Street) 2026–27 Broadway season. More Info
🗓️ November 25th-29th - Fantasy of Trees, benefiting Dolly Parton Children's Hospital (formerly East Tennessee Children's Hospital), fills the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) with a dazzling forest of decorated Christmas trees during Thanksgiving week. More Info
🗓️ November 26th - The Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler Kids' Run, organized by the Knoxville Track Club, returns on Thanksgiving morning, starting near the Mill & Mine (227 W. Depot Avenue) in downtown Knoxville. Register & More Info
🗓️ November 27th - The day after Thanksgiving, downtown Knoxville turns on the holiday magic. The Regal Celebration of Lights lights up the city's Christmas tree from 5:15 PM to 9:00 PM in the Krutch Park Extension at Market Square. More Info
🗓️ November 27th - 6:00 PM — The Knoxville Ice Bears - Fight Night vs. the Athens Rock Lobsters, the perfect post-Thanksgiving outing. Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue). More Info
🗓️ November 27th-January 3rd - Few things say "Christmas in downtown Knoxville" like skating under the twinkling lights of Market Square. More Info
🗓️ November 28th - Old City Market, presented by Dogwood Arts, fills the 100 block of West Jackson Avenue with local makers, artists, and bakers for a special Small Business Saturday market, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ November 28th - The Gobbler 5K & 10K hits Fountain City's Adair Park on November 28th, at 8:30 AM, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The start line sits next to the Knoxville Parks & Recreation building at 1807 Adair Drive. More Info
🗓️ December 4th - WIVK Christmas Parade returns at 7:00 PM. The parade travels along Gay Street to Jackson Avenue, filling downtown with floats, marching bands, community groups, and of course, Santa Claus himself. Bring blankets, bundle up the kids, and stake out your spot along Gay Street early. The best viewing spots go fast!
🗓️ December 4th-5th - Used Book Sale at Bearden Branch Library (100 Golf Club Road), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🗓️ December 5th-6th - The Knoxville Holiday Market, from the team behind the Chattanooga Market, brings more than 150 local and regional makers to the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street). More Info
🗓️ December 6th - This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, and Knoxville is celebrating together downtown. Chanukah in the City returns to Market Square, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
🗓️ December 6th - East Tennessee Sacred Circle Dance hosts its Winter Solstice Sacred Circle Dance on December 6th, at 7:00 PM at the Knoxville Square Dance Center (828 Tulip Avenue). It's a community celebration of light, hope, and peace, facilitated by Kevin Meyer, Maggie Moon, and Diane Shenk. More Info
🗓️ December 11th-13th - The East Tennessee Makers Market includes three days of handmade gift vendors at the Knoxville Expo Center (5441 Clinton Highway), from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ December 13th - Need some gifts with a story behind them? The Old City Holiday Market returns to the 100 block of West Jackson Avenue from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Recurring:
🗓️ Tuesdays - Knoxville Dodgeball has been running weekly drop-in games at the Farragut Community Center Gym every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM since April 2025, and the doors are open to anyone 18 and up. More Info
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Veterans:
🗓️ Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 20 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly. Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates
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