Calendar of Events

The 4th Annual Farragut Harvestfest will be a community party full of Fall fun at the Village Green Shopping Center, 11505 Kingston Pike in Farragut On Sunday, October 27, 2:00 -6:00 PM.

The Festival will feature over 5 dozen retail and promotional booths from the Farragut Community including food trucks and beverage vendors and 4 hours of live entertainment. Once again this year will be the “Visit each booth – Trick or Treating” and the Festival Halloween Costume Contest!

Come to this FREE Event prepared to trick & treat as vendors will be passing out some goodies (while supplies last). AND come in costume – for you will certainly want to win one of the Top Prizes! Categories include Best Baby, Best Child under 12, Best Pet, Best Group, Best Over 50 and Best of Festival/Judges’ Choice! Register upon arrival: the contest starts at 3:30pm.

This annual outdoor event is FREE to the public.

Shop Farragut will supply a large Festival Tent providing patrons with seating to enjoy the music with their food and drinks. The stage will feature continuous live entertainment. The schedule includes very danceable musical entertainment and the Parade of Costumes.

Farragut Business Alliance, P.O. Box 23583, Farragut, TN 37933
https://www.shopfarragut.com/

Fall into fun at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum’s Annual Fall Festival! Join us on our LeConte Meadow, with the brilliant backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains in fall color. The Fall Festival offers something for everyone! Our annual Fall Festival celebrates the end of the growing season with community dance and music performances, hands-on fall crafts and activities, and many local artists and nonprofits. At Fall Festival, our largest outreach event of the season, we welcome hundreds of local families to the grounds to honor our year of growing together.

https://www.knoxgarden.org/events

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

*This replaces a planned candlelight tour on Oct 25-26*

Fall Gathering at the Ramsey House
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grab a chair or a blanket, bring the family and enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon at Historic Ramsey House! Explore the charm of the season with guided house tours, warm up by the bonfire, and experience live blacksmithing demonstrations. Savor delicious seasonal treats and unwind in the scenic, historic surroundings. It’s the perfect way to create lasting memories and embrace the beauty of fall! Tickets on sale at the event. Cost $8 - $12.

https://www.ramseyhouse.org/system/events/view/107/fall-gathering-at-the-ramsey-house

More information and tickets at: Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Join us for the 11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo on Sunday, October 27th, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at the UT Gardens! This beloved event, jointly sponsored by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, adds a spooky twist to the fall festivities with a judged costume parade for dogs. Show off your creativity and see how your furry friend fares against other costumed pups!

In addition to the parade, there will be an expo featuring educational booths, pet businesses, and rescue groups, as well as delicious offerings from local food trucks. A pet food drive will also be held to benefit the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (CAIT). Please consider donating to support their important mission of helping animals in need.

Rain or shine, the event will go on, and we can't wait to see your imaginative pet costumes!

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/

Sunday, October 27 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

On the last Sunday of October, the nonprofit that runs fascinating Old Gray Cemetery, now almost 175 years old, will hold its annual Spirits of Old Gray fundraiser, featuring tours and characterizations of an always-different array of people buried there, who include prominent writers, artists, musicians, politicians, and a few gunfighters. Jack can’t join this year, but Paul James will be there, leading a tour emphasizing Knoxvillians who led interesting lives, some involved in the effort to create the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and others who served as mayors, played football for the first UT Vols’ football team, or had connections to South Knoxville, the theme of one of our current research projects. Admission is $5.00 at the gate.

https://oldgraycemetery.org/spirits-of-old-gray

Get ready for a Halloween adventure like no other! On Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, bring your family to the Hallowings Trunk-or-Treat at Downtown Island Airport (DKX) for an afternoon full of fun, candy, and aviation excitement!

This FREE family-friendly event invites kids of all ages to enjoy a unique “Trunk-or-Treat” experience, complete with trick-or-treating from plane to plane! There will be a variety of aircraft on display, giving children the chance to get up close and explore.

Whether you're a trick-or-treater or just a fan of airplanes, this event promises something special for everyone. Mark your calendars, dress up in your favorite costume, and join us for a Halloween event you won’t want to miss! More Info
https://www.facebook.com/events/1198308611418803/

SUNDAY, OCT 27 | 6:30PM

Appalachian Allies is bringing together an all-star lineup of artists for a special benefit concert supporting hurricane relief efforts in Eastern Tennessee. Join us on Sunday, October 27 at the Bijou Theatre for an incredible night of music featuring Adeem the Artist, Andy Wood, Darrell Scott, Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe, R.B. Morris, and Sarah Jarosz.

All proceeds will benefit the East Tennessee Foundation, providing essential aid to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Tickets are available now —let's come together to make a difference!

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Fall Heritage Days at the Museum of Appalachia October 24, 25, 31, and November 1,
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Southern Appalachian traditions & pioneer demonstrations of the fall harvest season.
Dozens of demonstrations and activities for people of all ages!

Tickets at: https://wwwmuseumofappalachiaorg.ticketleap.com/fall-heritage-days-2024/

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

Our most popular event returns! As the evenings grow darker and the first hint of winter hangs in the air, the western world enters the season of the dead. It is a time when ghost stories, dark tales, and mysterious happenings rise up to help us understand death and the unexplained.

Along with the historic house museum and family history, Mabry-Hazen House also preserves this darker history of Americans' experiences with death, burial, and Spiritualism.

For the sixth year, Mabry-Hazen House will exhibit those macabre, yet fascinating cultural moments during their immersive A Victorian Séance Experience.

https://www.mabryhazen.com/season-tickets

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

With the arrival of fall, Muse Knoxville is excited to welcome families to a season of fun and learning with a lineup of engaging, fall-inspired programs and events throughout October. From hands-on activities to educational experiences, there’s something for every child to enjoy this season at Muse.

A PEEK AT WHAT’S IN STORE:
• FALLing for STEAM inspired weekly programming takeover - Oct. 8-20

• Murder Mystery at Muse - Oct.18 | 7pm - 10pm | 21+
Solve clues, enjoy delicious appetizers, and sip cocktails as you uncover the culprit in this thrilling 21+ event. A night of suspense, science, and intrigue awaits!

• Family Science Fair - Oct. 26 | 9:30am - 11:30am
We invite families to work together to design a science project and create those aha! moments.

• Sensory Trick or Treat Night - Oct. 31 |5pm-7pm
In partnership with the Autism Society of East Tennessee and Artisan Street Market, we aim to provide a FREE, safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly Halloween celebration for families.

The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org

Get ready for a ghastly good time at Zoo Knoxville's "Boo at the Zoo," kicking off on October 10th! This spooktacular event is perfect for families, filled with tricks, treats, and spooky sweets that everyone can enjoy. With themed nights like Princesses, Heroes, and more, there’s something for every little monster and grown-up ghost. Dance the night away at the monster mash dance party and hop on thrilling rides to keep the excitement going!

Feast on frightfully delicious seasonal treats scattered throughout the zoo. From chilling cocktails and refreshing potions to ghoulishly delightful desserts, there’s a tasty treat to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for classic Halloween snacks or something with a twist, you’re sure to find your fill!

Mark your calendar with these dates:
October 10-13 from 5:30-8:00 PM
October 17-20 from 5:30-8:00 PM
October 24-27 from 5:30-8:00 PM

Don’t miss out—tickets are limited, so get yours soon! This event promises a frightfully fun experience for all ages. Tickets at: https://store.zooknoxville.org/webstore/shop/viewItems

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

Historic Downtown Clinton, along with Pearl City Holdings, is hosting a one-of-a-kind indoor Christmas pop up market every Thursday-Saturday in October, November, and December.
At 341 Market Street
https://www.historicdowntownclinton.org/about