Calendar of Events

AMSE's Sci-fi Cinema brings you a double feature of Godzilla and costume monster bash on Saturday, October 26 at beginning at 2:30 PM.

Each film is free for registered guests and will introduce the mythology and misperception of nuclear power in pop culture.

2:30: Godzilla: 2000 (1999) English dub and English sub

5:30: Godzilla: king of the monsters 1956
English dub and sub - US release of the 1954 Godzilla movie.

AMSE will host trick or treat candy station throughout the museum from 2:00pm until 5:30pm.

There will also be a miniature city smash for guests.

We will be featuring a brief interview with the nation's foremost expert on Godzilla, William Tsutsui.

The evening will topped of with a very special giveaway for all preregistered guests.

Register at https://form.jotform.com/241787932950165

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: M-Sa 9-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

CARVE OUT THE DATE • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 • 10AM - 10PM
Local Vendors. Live Music. Soap Box Derby. Spooky Fun.

Join us for a fang-tastic time at our Haunted Street Fair on Saturday, October 26! It’ll be a spooktacular day filled with ghoulish delights and eerie entertainment. Don’t ghost us—be there or beware! Explore local vendors, delicious bites, soap box derby, Halloween fun, and live entertainment. Bring the whole family and experience the heart of our neighborhood come alive with excitement and celebration.

https://holleroo.co/

October 26 | 1-5 p.m. | CAC Beardsley Community Farm
1741 Reynolds Street, Knoxville, TN 37921

Join Beardsley Farm at their fun harvest festival. Enjoy free food from Real Good Kitchen, ice cream from Central Creamery, treats from Ham'N Goodys, live music, games and community resources.

https://uwgk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/harvest-festival.pdf

Help us celebrate our birthday at this year's annual Grand Anniversary!
Event Date: October 26th, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us in celebrating 4 years of The Bottom! We're marking this special milestone by hosting a Black Market featuring local Black-owned businesses, offering everything from art to apparel to delicious treats. Come shop, connect, and support your community.
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events

Get ready to unleash your inner zombie on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 -6:00 PM, at the 2024 Knoxville Zombie Walk, a charity event for Helping Mamas Knoxville! Sponsored by Daylight to Dark and Tennessee Macabre, this spooky gathering will take place at Scruffy City Hall on October 26th. Participants are encouraged to bring a donation to join in on the undead fun.

The event kicks off at 2:00 PM, with zombies gathering at Market Square/Scruffy City Hall. If you arrive early, you'll have the chance to get zombified by a makeup artist, making sure you're perfectly ghoulish for the day. At 3:00 PM, the Pumpkin Carving Contest will take place, followed by the Zombie Costume Contest at 3:30 PM. Be sure to bring your A-game for a chance to win!

At 4:30 PM, Greg Krucial Carney and The K-Town Ghosts and Zombies will perform, setting the tone for the big moment—the Zombie Walk, which begins at 5:00 PM. The walk will shuffle its way through Market Square, wrapping up around 6:00 PM with a special "Thrill the World" Knoxville performance to close out the festivities.

Don't miss out on this frightfully fun event for a good cause!

https://www.facebook.com/events/414443411250124

Ijams Enchanted Forest: Hallo-week at Ijams
October 26, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Meads Quarry at Ijams Nature Center, 3526 Island Home Ave.
Join Ijams for a night of tricks, (lots of) treats, Animal Ambassadors, crafts, games, and MORE at the Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve!

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Join us for the Annual Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off in support of Mane Support at the “Spirit of Hope Ranch” in Rockwood on Saturday, October 26th! Located at 1522 New Hope Road, this exciting event will feature a chili cook-off, live music, hot dogs, games, arts and crafts, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Doors open at 2 p.m., with the chili contest judging from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and food and festival activities starting at 5 p.m. To enter the chili contest, be sure to arrive by 3 p.m.

This is our sixth annual event, and we are thrilled to continue the tradition of bringing the community together to support Mane Support, a non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted grief counseling for children, adults, and families in East Tennessee. Mane Support’s work helps those who have experienced grief and trauma heal through the unique bond between humans and horses. During the event, you’ll also have the chance to meet some of our beloved therapy horses, including Elvis, Skylar, Ricky Bobby, and more.

Tickets are $15 per person or $30 for families, and all proceeds go directly to benefit Mane Support.

We hope to see you there for an evening of delicious chili, entertainment, and heartfelt support for a great cause!

Mane Support, 1522 New Hope Rd, Rockwood, TN 37854, (865) 233-3090
info@manesupport.org

Stanley's Greenhouse, 3029 Davenport Rd, a family-owned and operated garden center and plant farm in Knoxville, Tennessee since 1995 , invites you to join us on October 26th for our annual fall festival! Drop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the harvest season with fun, free activities for the whole family.

Festival Highlights: Hayride farm tours, Pumpkin carving, Children's workshop,
Fall decorating tips, Fall planting seminar and a selection of Stanley's mums, asters, and pansies available for purchase to brighten up your fall décor.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Hayride Tractor Tours of the Davenport-Stanley Family Farm
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Drop-in Children’s Workshop with Gerry Larkin
10:30 a.m. – "Fall, the Best Time to Plant Trees" seminar with Stanley's tree and shrub team
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – "Eye-catching Fall Containers" seminar by Abby Stanley-Jerrolds
1:30 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving (pumpkins available for purchase; bring your own carving tools, limited tools provided)

Come celebrate the harvest season with your friends at Stanley’s! We can't wait to welcome you. For more information, call us at 865-573-9591.

Mark your calendars for the GreenStalk Garden Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Located at the GreenStalk Warehouse (4720 Middlebrook Pike NW), this exciting event promises a day full of autumn festivities, perfect for families and garden enthusiasts alike.

The festival will feature a variety of food trucks offering delicious bites, activity booths for all ages, a petting zoo, axe throwing, and exciting giveaways. Whether you're looking to enjoy fun fall activities or simply relax and enjoy the seasonal vibes, there will be something for everyone!

Parking and Shuttle Service
To make your visit convenient, parking will be available at Grace Presbyterian Church. A free shuttle service will transport attendees to and from the GreenStalk Warehouse, ensuring a stress-free experience. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating fall at the GreenStalk Garden Fall Festival!

https://greenstalkgarden.com/pages/fall-festival

October 26, 2024 @ 10:00-3:00

Enjoy Halloween-fun at Monsters at the Museum! This family friendly event features Halloween-themed children’s crafts and activities and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum of East Tennessee History. More information and a full schedule: https://www.easttnhistory.org/event/monsters-at-the-museum/

Hallo-Week at Ijams is almost here, and a night of tricks and (lots of) treats await you in the Ijams Enchanted Forest on Oct. 26 starting at 6 PM! Dress up in your favorite costume and come experience fun, seasonal crafts, games, and activities at the Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve. You'll get the chance to meet magical animal ambassadors such as owls, snakes, turtles, and other creatures that call the forest home. And it wouldn't be the Ijams Enchanted Forest without plenty of candy and goodies to take home! This is an all-ages event. Get your tickets today! (Tickets must be purchased in advance.)

Tickets at: https://www.ijams.org/event-details/ijams-enchanted-forest-hallo-week-at-ijams

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Fundraiser Supporting Children in Ukraine and East Tennessee! Come to The Cove at Concord Park on Saturday, October 26th, from 4:00–9:00 p.m. for an evening of traditional Korean and Ukrainian food, live music, and great company—all in support of causes that are bringing hope and support for children in Ukraine and East Tennessee. https://www.facebook.com/events/1190626448908169/

What to Expect:
• Global Cuisine: Korean BBQ and cupbap paired with Ukrainian traditional borscht (beat soup) and home-baked sourdough bread, prepared with love.
• Live Music: Enjoy performances by local musicians, students, and a special guest - a violinist from Ukraine.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole family! Children can participate in fun activities and even showcase their talents on stage. (Interested in performing? contact us by Wednesday, October 23rd, at KimchiPrincessKnox@gmail.com or contact@koloHUB.com or sign up here)

What we’re Supporting:
• Ukrainian Children: Help us fulfill the Christmas wishes of 200 children from the Kharkiv region who have lost parents or homes due to the ongoing war.
• Local Families in Tennessee: We are partnering with a Jonesborough (Washington County, TN) school to support 17 children from ten families affected by Hurricane Helene.

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can still support the initiative by donating to koloHUB here. If you'd like to contribute in other ways, feel free to contact us directly or share the information about the event with your friends, family, and colleagues! Together, we can bring hope and harmony to those who need it most. We look forward to seeing you there!

koloHUB (EIN: 88-4151098; www.koloHUB.com) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit organization. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.