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📰 TODAY! Lace Up & Show Up at the Fountain City Park Walk

📰 Harry Potter Starlight Movie Night at Ancient Lore Village

🗓️ Celebrate Dad at the Dragway - Dads’ Day Out at Powerhouse Diesel

🗓️ Founding Fathers Fest — Free Grilling, Games & Community at Lakeshore Park

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BLOOM Knoxville is hosting the very first Fountain City Park Walk TODAY, June 7th from 3:00 PM–5:00 PM at Fountain City Park (125 Hotel Ave NE) — and it couldn't be more welcoming.

This is a casual, family-friendly walk where you go as far as you want, at your own pace, and everyone is invited: all ages, all fitness levels, no experience required. Whether you're a regular walker looking for community, a family wanting a relaxed Sunday afternoon outing, or just someone curious about what BLOOM Knoxville is building, this is a wonderful first meetup to be a part of.

Fountain City Park is a neighborhood gem, and there's something truly energizing about getting outside with your neighbors and just moving together. Lace up, bring the kids, and come be part of something new. More Info

Ancient Lore Village (7107 Sevierville Pike) is hosting a Starlight Movie Night featuring Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on June 17th from 7:00 PM–10:00 PM at their enchanting property — and the setting alone makes this an unforgettable evening.

Guests will gather at cozy round tables beneath fairy lights and Hogwarts-inspired décor while the beloved film plays on a large outdoor screen inside Ancient Lore Village's open-air pavilion — complete with outdoor fans to keep the evening comfortable.

You're encouraged to wear your house colors, scarves, robes, or any wizard attire that helps you step fully into the magic. Before the film begins, enjoy a themed dinner featuring a Village Salad (mixed greens with seasonal vegetables and white balsamic vinaigrette), Shepherd's Pie (savory meat and vegetables in herb gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes), warm buttery dinner rolls, and the showstopper — a Chocolate Lava Cake served warm with a molten center and chocolate frogs.

Specialty cocktails and mocktails are available for purchase throughout the evening. With 99 people already responding, this one is going to fill up fast — grab your tickets now and bring a cushion for extra comfort during the feature. More Info

Powerhouse Diesel is throwing a Dads Day Out celebration on June 20th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 7664 Maynardville Pike — and whether you're a diesel devotee, a proud dad, or just a family looking for a great Saturday outing, this event has something for everyone.

The lineup includes great food, games, ice cream, kids activities, awesome vendors, custom hat making, and giveaways — the kind of packed, all-ages afternoon that makes memories without breaking the bank.

Powerhouse Diesel brings the energy and the community comes together, celebrating the dads in our lives with exactly the kind of down-to-earth, fun-first event that Knoxville does so well. Bring the whole famILY, enjoy the atmosphere, and toast to all the great dads out there. More Info

Founding Fathers Fest: Grilling and Games in the Park is on June 20th from 3:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Rustic Pavilion on the east side of Lakeshore Park (6014 S Northshore Drive) — and it's completely free and open to everyone.

The afternoon is packed: wiffle ball, cornhole, volleyball, football, frisbee, croquet, poker, tug of war, a hot dog eating contest, face painting, and an American History Trivia contest that might just test how well you actually know your Founding Fathers.

The Rustic Pavilion, tucked between the Marble Pavilion and the TVA Pavilion on Lakeshore Park's eastern side, is a beautiful outdoor setting for an afternoon of community, conversation, and fun. Bring a lawn chair, invite your friends and family, and come enjoy a free summer afternoon at one of Knoxville's most scenic parks. More Info

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Recurring events

🗓️ June 7th - Shoppers and vintage lovers are invited to experience a weekend of unique finds and local flair as Vintage Market Days® of Knoxville returns June 5–7 with its spring event, “The Vintage Passport.” More Info

🗓️ June 7th-21st -If you have ever dreamed of stumbling upon a Golden Ticket, now's their chance to live it. Knoxville Children's Theatre is staging a live production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory running June 5th-21st. More Info

🗓️ June 7th-21st -Knoxville Children's Theatre is presenting The Hobbit — Patricia Gray's stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic — with multiple showtimes throughout the run. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM, giving families plenty of chances to catch it. More Info

🗓️ June 7th-24th - Camp Webb offers more than 70 summer camps - welcoming kids from age 4 (Camp Wonderoo for pre-K) through rising 7th graders for a summer packed with adventure, sports, specialty skills, and memories. More Info

🗓️ June 7th-July 30th - Concerts on the Square, presented by First Century Bank, returns to Market Square for its summer series of free Jazz Tuesday concerts, running every Tuesday in June and July from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ June 7th - Beautiful cars, great coffee, and a cause that matters — this one checks every box. The 5th Annual Heads Up For Hunger with Cars & Coffee rolls into Knoxville Dragway (160 Raceway Drive, Maynardville) from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — and every bit of it benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, one of the most impactful hunger-relief organizations in our area.

🗓️ June 10th - Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves comes to the Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) at 6:00 PM — an interactive live stage show that puts kids right in the middle of the action from the very first moment. More Info

🗓️ June 11th - He's designed gardens for some of the most iconic institutions in the world — Knox County Master Gardeners (KCMG), the Knoxville Plantsmen, and the Lakeshore Park Conservancy are co-sponsoring a very special evening with British landscape architect Kim Wilkie from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM at Lakeshore Park's Marble Hall — and admission is completely free (donations welcome). More Info

🗓️ June 11th - New2Knox's Friendship Speed Dating event takes over Hi-Wire Brewing (2020 Barber Street) on June 11th from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — and the concept is exactly as fun as it sounds. More Info

🗓️ June 11th - Paul Thorn, the Mississippi-born singer-songwriter beloved for his warm, witty, deeply human take on life, love, and the South, comes to the Bijou Theatre at 8:00 PM - presented by local music legend WDVX. More Info

🗓️ June 12th-13th - Summer Book Fest, presented by Knox Social Club, is bringing a full weekend of literary fun to Crafty Bastard Brewery (6 Emory Place). More Info

🗓️ June 12th-13th - Used Book Sale at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library (9045 Cross Park Drive) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 13th - Knoxville Dragway (160 Raceway Drive, Maynardville) hosts the High School Horsepower Drag Race from 1:00 PM–11:55 PM — a full day and night of high-energy drag racing action featuring the next generation of motorsports talent right here in East Tennessee. More Info

🗓️ June 13th - Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond comes to the Bijou Theatre at 8:00 PM — a milestone anniversary tour from one of the most quietly influential bands of the last four decades. More Info

🗓️ June 13th - If you've been looking for a reason to get outside, give back, and connect with good people — here it is. Faith N Friends Farm (8505 Corryton-Luttrell Road, Luttrell) is hosting a Community Farm Workday from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM — and whether you're a seasoned gardener or someone who just wants to show up and help, you are welcome here.

🗓️ June 13th - The Water Lantern Festival — voted the #1 Festival in the World by USA Today — is coming to Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center (3301 E Magnolia Ave), with gates opening at 6:00 PM and the lantern launch happening from 9:00 PM–10:00 PM. Get Tickets

🗓️ June 13th - The Red, White & Bloom Makers Market takes over the Hardin Valley Event Center Pavilion (2620 Willow Point Way) from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, bringing together 70 local artisans, bakers, and crafters under one roof - plus food trucks. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Summer Movie Magic: Spaceballs at the Tennessee Theatre. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Summer Movie Magic: Wizard of Oz at the Tennessee Theatre. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Fashion, nature, and a whole lot of Technicolor - this year's Fleurish might be the most stunning one yet. Fleurish, Ijams Nature Center's annual sustainable fashion show, returns from 6:00–9:00 PM on the Ijams lawn. More Info

🗓️ June 18th, 20th - The season closes with two performances of The Tragedy of Carmen — a 90-minute adaptation of Bizet's iconic Carmen - at the Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge. More Info

🗓️ June 18th-28th - PAT, the acclaimed one-woman play written and performed by Lisa Soland, returns for a limited engagement, now making its debut at the Jenny Boyd Theatre on the campus of the University of Tennessee - UT's newly opened performance space. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ June 19th - The Annual MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration returns with a full day of community, history, and joy honoring the end of slavery in the United States. The parade steps off at 10:00 AM from Chilhowee Park and makes its way to Dr. Walter Hardy Park (2089 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave), where the Juneteenth Celebration runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with live music, dancing, food, local vendors, and more. More Info

🗓️ June 19th - Dancing Machine: A Tribute Band to the Jacksons takes the stage at Market Square from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM as part of the City of Knoxville's Variety Thursdays – Concerts on the Square series. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival returns to the Knoxville Museum of Art (1050 World's Fair Park Drive) from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM — an elegant, immersive evening where the culinary scene takes center stage. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - RiverView Family Farm (12130 Prater Lane) is throwing a Barn Dance from 6:00 PM–9:30 PM - an open-to-the-public evening of live line dancing instruction, great food, and the kind of genuine good time that's hard to find. Admission is just $10 per person, and children under 5 get in free.

🗓️ June 20th - Celebrate summer in full bloom at the Lavender Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Jackson Square. This free, family-friendly event transforms the historic district into a vibrant day of shopping, music, food, and fun. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Knoxville Brewfest returns to World's Fair Park, with 60+ local and regional breweries pouring from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM — including gluten-free and non-alcoholic options. Live music, local food vendors, and a beautiful outdoor setting make this one of Knoxville's most beloved annual events. More Info

🗓️ June 21st - Looking for a Father's Day that's a little more epic than brunch? B&B Indoor Foam Dart Arena (6709 Maynardville Pike) is making it easy to give Dad an unforgettable day with their Father's Day Special from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ June 21st - Get ready for a citywide celebration of music as Make Music Knoxville returns! For one exciting day, music will fill the streets, parks, patios, stages, sidewalks, and public spaces across Knoxville, transforming the city into one giant free music festival. More Info

🗓️ June 21st-27th - Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp celebrates its 30th Annual Bluegrass Week June 21st–27th at Maryville College — and it's widely considered one of the finest acoustic music camps in the country. More Info

🗓️ June 23rd - Used Book Sale at the Carter Branch Library (9036 Asheville Highway) | 1:00–7:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 24th-27th - The 2026 AAU Girls Basketball World Championships comes to Knoxville from June 24th–28th, with games taking place at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) and the adjacent World's Fair Exhibition Hall. More Info

🗓️ June 24th-27th - Nief-Norf SYNNERGY comes to Knoxville - a four-day contemporary music festival and conference that's genuinely unlike anything else happening in East Tennessee this summer. Think cutting-edge new music performed live by world-class artists, with 12 free public concerts woven throughout the week. No ticket required. Just show up and listen. More Info

🗓️ June 25th - Music for Seniors: Love Notes - A Musical Afternoon of Romance comes to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (800 S. Northshore Drive) from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, presented by the acclaimed Knoxville Opera. More Info

🗓️ June 26th - Kathleen Madigan - The Day Drinking Tour comes to the Bijou Theatre at 7:00 PM — and if you've ever caught her on a late-night show, her Netflix specials, or heard her on the radio, you already know what you're getting: razor-sharp, relatable, laugh-until-it-hurts comedy delivered by someone who has been doing this at the highest level for three decades. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - The Third Annual Blackberry Festival and 5K takes over 2910 W Emory Road in Powell from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, hosted by Powell Presbyterian Church — and the lineup is everything a perfect summer Saturday should be. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony comes to the Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) — one of the most prestigious nights in women's basketball, and it happens right here in Knoxville, home of the WBHOF. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - Used Book Sale at the Karns Branch Library (7516 Oak Ridge Hwy) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ July 10th-12th - FanBoy Expo takes over the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) for three action-packed days — and with over 30,000 fans attending each summer event, this is one of the biggest and most electric weekends on the Knoxville calendar. More Info

🗓️ July 29th - One of the most celebrated voices in rock history is coming to Knoxville. Graham Nash brings his Live on Tour 2026 to the Bijou on July 29th at 7:30 PM — and with a career spanning more than six decades, this is as close to a living history of contemporary music as you can get in one evening. More Info

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🗓️ June 10th - The Vine Network hosts its monthly Faith Based Business Boost meeting from 8:30 AM–10:00 AM at 4900 Horsestall Drive — and it's completely free, no membership required.

🗓️Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 17 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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