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Make Your Own Monster
Here's a Halloween activity your kids will actually keep. The Restoration House is hosting Monsters Made with Love, a hands-on kids' sewing workshop, on October 22nd, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Kern's in South Knoxville.
Kids choose their project: a stuffed monster (about two hours) or a stuffed heart (about one hour). Along the way, they'll learn real skills like threading a needle, tying knots, hand sewing, and sewing on a button. No sewing experience needed. Everything comes in the kit.
Ages 5–7 work alongside a parent or caregiver, while ages 8 and up can sew on their own. Parents who want in on the fun can buy their own ticket and make one too.
Costumes are encouraged, and two lucky kids will win costume prize packs that each include two Dollywood passes.
Best of all, it all goes to a great cause. The Restoration House is a local nonprofit that supports single mothers and their families as they work toward stable, thriving futures.
Tickets are $50 per participant, and space is limited. Non-participating little ones are welcome in a stroller. Full refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. More Info & Tickets
Film Fest Knox Returns with an Oscar-Qualifying Prize, Tim Blake Nelson & 18 Tennessee Films
If you love movies, mark your calendar now. Film Fest Knox takes over the historic Regal Riviera (510 S. Gay Street) November 12th-15th, with four days of screenings, competitions, and panels.
Highlights include:
🎬 Opening Night (Friday, Nov. 13): Mouse, from filmmakers Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson.
🏆 The James Agee Prize goes to actor Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?). The award is named for Knoxville-born writer James Agee.
🎥 American Regional Cinema Competition: five films competing for cash prizes, with the winner earning an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run through Regal.
🌄 Made in Tennessee Competition: 18 films made right here in the Volunteer State.
📽️ Revival screenings, including The Best Years of Our Lives for its 80th anniversary and a 4K restoration of Nadja.
🎤 Elev8or Pitch, a live pitch event for filmmakers, plus panels throughout the weekend.
Presented by Visit Knoxville and Regal, Film Fest Knox is all about giving regional filmmakers and regional stories a bigger stage, right in Regal's hometown.
Passes are on sale now: the All Festival Pass ($100) covers every screening and panel, opening night, the Elev8or Live Pitch, and the closing party. The VIP Pass ($275) adds a cocktail hour with the artistic director, VIP parties, a gift box, and more. Individual tickets will be announced soon. More Info & Passes
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Honor Those Who Served - Knoxville's Veterans Day Parade Marches Downtown
Each November, downtown Knoxville lines the streets to say thank you. The city's Veterans Day Parade, a downtown tradition for nearly a century, steps off on November 11th.
The parade typically begins around 10:45 AM near the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, travels along Church Street to Gay Street, and winds through the heart of downtown toward Depot Avenue. Expect veterans, military and community groups, and plenty of flags waving along the way.
It's a powerful thing to see, and an easy way to show the veterans in our community that Knoxville remembers. Bring the kids, bring a flag, and find a spot along Gay Street early. More Info
Plant Your Own Through Dogwood Arts' Bazillion Blooms - 20,000 Dogwoods and Counting
Every April, Knoxville turns pink and white, and a lot of those blooms got their start right here. Dogwood Arts has just celebrated a big milestone: since its Bazillion Blooms program began in 2009, more than 20,000 dogwood trees have been planted across East Tennessee, in neighborhoods, parks, and along the city's famous Dogwood Trails.
Now it's your turn to plant the next one.
Here's how it works: Dogwood Arts sells disease-resistant, April-blooming bare-root dogwoods (2–4 feet tall) in your choice of white or pink, for $25 each, or $20 each when you buy five or more. Fall is planting season, so the timing is perfect.
Order by November 3rd, then pick up your trees at the Dogwood Arts warehouse (2200 Nadine Street) on November 19th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, November 20th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, and November 21st from 9:00 AM–noon
Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Dogwood Arts also offers gift and memorial trees, planted along Knoxville's historic Dogwood Trails and paired with a handwritten commemorative card. It's a living tribute that blooms year after year.
The program is presented by KUB, which reminds everyone to Plant Smart: call 811 before you dig, plant the right tree in the right place (away from utility lines), and choose native plants. Bazillion Blooms is also a nominee for a 2026 Orchid Award from Keep Knoxville Beautiful. More Info
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🗓️ Now through October 31st - Wicked Cool returns to downtown — a citywide Halloween celebration organized by Downtown Knoxville that turns Gay Street, Market Square, and the surrounding blocks into something genuinely special. Flying ghosts, spooky photo ops, and creepy-crawly installations go up throughout the area, and local businesses lean all the way into the season with Halloween-themed cocktails, specials, and décor. More Info
🗓️ 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 October 9th - Fall Break Special - 11 AM–8 PM. B&B is normally closed Monday through Thursday during the school year, but it's opening extra days for Fall Break, plus regular weekend hours. Walk-in players get Buy One Hour, Get One Free all week long. Kids home from school with energy to burn? Problem solved. More Info
🗓️ October 7th - Up (2009, PG) @ Historic Westwood · knoxheritage.org/westwood
🗓️ October 8th - On October 8th at 10:00 AM, the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Tuckaleechee Garden Club, TFGC District IV will formally dedicate a Red, White and Blue Garden to Honor Veterans at the Ivan Racheff House and Gardens (1943 Tennessee Avenue) — part of the national Plant America 250 initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
🗓️ October 8th - The Friends of the Knox County Public Library, in partnership with the East Tennessee Historical Society, presents "Zenith Man: A Talk by McCracken Poston Jr." at 6:00 PM at the East Tennessee History Center (601 S. Gay Street). Free and open to the public. More Info
🗓️ October 9th - Be Aware and Paint Your Pair is a breast cancer awareness paint night coming to Splatter Oak Ridge (1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 105, Oak Ridge) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ October 9th and 16th - Grab the kids and their costumes and head out to the farm. Gregory Farms (4002-B Copper Ridge Road), home of Gregory Farms Horseback Riding Lessons, is throwing a family Halloween Party on two Friday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Admission is $10 per family, or just $7 if you bring a bag of candy to share.
🗓️ October 10th - UT Gardens Plant Sale - 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
🗓️ October 10th - Soil Science Class - 10:00 AM–noon. Head to the Carriage House at Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum for a class on soil science, plant nutrition, fertilizers, and "green manure". Register by emailing [email protected] with your name, email, and number attending.
🗓️ October 10th - Get ready for an electrifying experience at the 2026 Knoxville Drive Electric Festival from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. More Info & Sign Up
🗓️ October 10th - Scruffy's Cafe (1015 N. Broadway) has partnered with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to host Story Time with the Cats from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ October 10th - Organize Your Genealogy takes place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the East Tennessee History Center (601 S. Gay Street), led by Brandie Ledford, a Reference Assistant in the McClung Historical Collection. More Info
🗓️ October 10th - Halls Branch Used Book Sale (4518 E Emory Road) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🗓️ October 10th - Hola Festival 2026 takes over World's Fair Park on October 10th from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM — a full day celebrating the art, music, food, and culture of Latin America and the Hispanic community right here in Knoxville. More Info
🗓️ October 10th- Get ready for a day of spooky stories, live music, folklore, and Halloween fun as Appalachian HorrorFest returns to the Holiday Inn–Cedar Bluff for its fourth year! More Info
🗓️ October 10th - Ready for something a little different? The Oddities & Art Market is making its Knoxville debut on Saturday, October 10, bringing a wonderfully weird day of art, curiosities, and unique finds to the World's Fair Exhibition Hall More Info
🗓️ October 11th - Cato at 4247 Sam Walton Way is hosting a Barn Quilt Painting Class from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, where each participant will create their own 10" x 10" barn quilt square. All materials are provided, patterns come pre-drawn on the boards, and no prior experience is required. Tickets are $25 per person, with 100% of proceeds donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Spots are limited — reserve yours by registering in store or calling (865) 922-9369.
🗓️ October 11th - Amadeus Concert Ensemble opens with PIANO PASSIONS at 5:30 PM, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu, Professor of Piano at UT Knoxville. More Info
🗓️ October 11th & 12th - Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating Knoxville’s local creative community at the Second Annual Scruffy Roots Festival! The festival will bring together local artists, vendors, music, and family-friendly activities for an afternoon and evening of fun at The Lawn at Kern’s Bakery. More Info
🗓️ October 12th - Homeschool P.E. Academy - Cohort 2 starts October 12th. The six-week program lets homeschool students earn P.E. credit while building teamwork, communication skills, and cardio, all while having a blast. More Info
🗓️ October 12th - Knoxville's own Buffalo Bills Mafia chapter gathers at Clancy's Tavern & Whisky House (602 S. Gay Street) at 8:15 PM, which rolls out the red carpet with a dedicated viewing area, Buffalo wings, and Labatt Blue on tap. Free parking at the State Street Garage makes it easy.
🗓️ October 15th - Archives After Dark, part of Knox Heritage's Suppers & Such series, transforms the firm's storied office space at 6:00 PM into an evening of clandestine cocktails, jazz, and whispered history at 505 Market Street, Suite 300. More Info
🗓️ October 15th - Knoxville's most celebrated local historian returns to Blount Mansion Visitors Center (200 West Hill Avenue) at 6:00 PM for "The Road to Knoxville" — a look at the city in the 1790s and its surprising connections to the Revolutionary War. RSVP to [email protected]
🗓️ October 15th-18th - Board Game Days 2026 — Knoxville's premier tabletop convention — across two downtown venues. More Info
🗓️ October 16th - Unshattered is a black-tie evening for exactly 120 people — one night, never repeated — coming to The Standard in Knoxville, doors at 6:30 PM. Created by three-time founder and local event architect Preston Garland, the evening unfolds across four movements. More Info
🗓️ October 17th - Blitzfire - October 17th. B&B's all-day, fast-paced tournament event is back, featuring special guest YouTubers and nonstop high-energy play. More Info
🗓️ October 17th - The Knoxville Reptile Expo presented by Show Me Reptile Show takes over the Knoxville Expo Center (5441 Clinton Hwy) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. More Info
🗓️ October 17th - The October Sky Festival returns to Oliver Springs on from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — a free, all-day community celebration of the town's rich heritage and its place in American cultural history. Oliver Springs was the filming location for the beloved 1998 film October Sky, based on Homer Hickam's memoir about a coal miner's son who fell in love with rocketry and went on to work for NASA. More Info
🗓️ October 18th - Family Garden Day - 1:00 PM–5:00 PM. Master Gardeners return to Knoxville Botanical Garden (2743 Wimpole Ave.) with an Ask-a-Master-Gardener table at this free family event, which also features a plant sale.
🗓️ October 18th - Knoxville's own Buffalo Bills Mafia chapter gathers at Clancy's Tavern & Whisky House (602 S. Gay Street) at 4:25 PM, which rolls out the red carpet with a dedicated viewing area, Buffalo wings, and Labatt Blue on tap. Free parking at the State Street Garage makes it easy.
🗓️ October 18th - Spend a beautiful fall afternoon enjoying nature, music, and family fun at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum! Family Garden Day takes place Sunday, October 18, from 1–5 p.m. This free community event invites families to get outside and explore the Garden with hands-on activities, lawn games, and plenty of opportunities to discover the beauty of the season. More Info
🗓️ October 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th - The Museum of Appalachia Fall Heritage Days returns for four days — at the museum's stunning 35-acre grounds in Norris. This is the region's most immersive celebration of early Appalachian life at harvest time, with skilled artisans and educators demonstrating the crafts, foods, and traditions that defined this corner of the mountains. More Info
🗓️ October 22nd & October 23rd | 4:30–8:30 p.m. A little autumn magic is coming to Ancient Lore Village with Trick-or-Treat Trails, a whimsical Halloween experience created especially for younger adventurers! More Info
🗓️ October 23rd-25th - Theatre 23 presents a staged dramatic reading of George Orwell's Animal Farm, adapted by Nelson Bond and directed by Suzy Short, for four performances at the Historic Grove Theater (123 Randolph Road) in Oak Ridge. Performances are October 23rd at 7:30 PM, October 24th at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and October 25th at 2:30 PM. More Info
🗓️ October 24th - Invasive vs. Native Nature Walk - 9:00 AM. Learn to tell invasive weeds from native plants on a free guided walk through Collier Preserve, led by a Knox County Master Gardener. Meet at 316 W. Emory Road.
🗓️ October 24th - Xul Beer Company presents the fifth annual Kill the Lights Beer Festival on October 24th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Covenant Health Park, home of the Knoxville Smokies. Expect more than 200 beers from 100 breweries from around the world, along with new beer and merchandise releases, food vendors, and a live DJ spinning all afternoon. More Info
🗓️ October 24th -The 5 Love Languages Family Conference comes to First Baptist Knoxville from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, led by Dr. Gary Chapman himself. The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller will spend the day walking through five sessions designed for parents, grandparents, and anyone building or hoping to build a family. More info & Register
🗓️ October 24th - The East Tennessee Holistic Health Fair is happening from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 2931 Kingston Pike. presented by the East Tennessee Wellness Directory, brings together local practitioners, wellness businesses, and community members for a full day of exploration, education, and connection. More Info
🗓️ October 24th - Trenditions Hair Studio (6822 Maynardville Pike) is hosting Beauty for a Brighter Tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — a fundraising event with services, food trucks, and vendors, all in Lecia's honor. Spots are filling up fast — call the salon at (865) 922-0452 Tuesday through Friday to book yours before they're gone. Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site.
🗓️ October 24th - Karns Branch Used Book Sale (7516 Oak Ridge Hwy) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🗓️ October 25th - The Knoxville Buddy Walk — an annual celebration supporting people with Down syndrome — is coming to the World's Fair Park Festival Lawn (963 World's Fair Park DrIVE), and the organizing team is looking for volunteers to help make it happen. To sign up or for more information, contact Angie Holbert at (865) 202-8867 or [email protected].
🗓️ October 25th - The Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade & Pet Expo returns to the UT Gardens from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM — an afternoon celebration of dogs, costumes, fall, and the very good people who love both. More Info
🗓️ October 27th - Knox MAHJ Social Club is hosting Tiles for Tatas from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens Carriage House — an American Mahjong event benefiting Breast Connect and the work of Stephanie Buchanan Ewers in the fight against breast cancer. To reserve: text or call Stephanie at (865) 809-2636.
🗓️ October 28th - Christ United Methodist Church in Halls (7535 Maynardville Pike) is hosting its BOO BASH! Fall Family Carnival from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, a welcoming evening where kids, teens, parents, grandparents, and friends can all enjoy the season together. More Info
🗓️ October 29th - The Whiskey Row Region Course (Class #255) takes place at 6:30 PM at 2901 Tazewell Pike — a 1.5-hour interactive session on how Louisville's historic Whiskey Row went from pre-Prohibition powerhouse to post-Prohibition ghost town to full-blown modern destination. More Info
🗓️ October 30th - Ridgeview Baptist Church is opening the doors to Wonder House from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Wonder House is an interactive walk-through experience that takes families through four themed rooms, each telling one part of what the church calls "the greatest story ever told": Creation, the Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Kids and grown-ups move from room to room as the story unfolds around them. Register
🗓️ October 30th - Halloween Blast - Come in costume and get half off admission. Expect a costume contest and Halloween-themed games all night long. More Info
🗓️ October 30th - November 1st - The Foothills Craft Guild's 60th Annual Fine Craft Show takes over the Knoxville Expo Center (5441 Clinton Highway). Friday and Saturday run 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday is 10 AM–4 PM. More Info
🗓️ October 31st - Hopewell Church invites the whole community to the Hallelujah Hoedown from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at East Knox County Elementary School (9315 Rutledge Pike).
🗓️ October 31st - Weed Wrangle - 9:00 AM–noon. Then put that knowledge to work. Volunteers will pull invasive plants at Collier Preserve, with Ijams Nature Center supplying Weed Wrenches to get them out by the root. Bring work gloves and wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Sign up here.
🗓️ October 31st - Monsters at the Museum returns to the East Tennessee History Center (601 S. Gay Street) on October 31st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a full day of free, family-friendly Halloween fun. More Info
🗓️ October 31st - Trick or Treat on the Square takes over Market Square and Union Avenue from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM — a free, family-friendly evening where downtown shops, restaurants, and businesses hand out candy to kids making their way through the square. Free trick-or-treat tote bags are available while supplies last at the Downtown Knoxville table at 17 Market Square (between Kabuki and Not Watson's). 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 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
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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🗓️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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