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Downtown Knoxville Festivals + Events

We love events in Downtown Knoxville! On almost any weekend, and on many weekdays and weeknights, we've got something special going on. Here are some of the big things we're celebrating.

Mar 7 10:00am
Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Mar 7 11:00am
19th Annual Mardi Growl Dog Parade Old City View Event Website Be part of Knoxville’s biggest pet parade! Register your pet to participate in the parade, or join the thousands of spectators along the route, all benefitting YWAC.
Mar 12 6:00pm
Centennial Anniversary Lecture Series: Knoxville Women - Education & Hope Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Dr. Melody Hawkins for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Mar 13-15
Bassmaster Classic Volunteer Landing View Event Website Don't miss the ultimate bass fishing experience! Join for free events, including the thrilling competition, live weigh-ins, and the exciting Expo.
Mar 14 10:00am
Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Mar 14 10:00am
Knox Shamrock Fest World's Fair Park View Event Website Come to the ultimate family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Join for an unforgettable afternoon filled with live Irish music, traditional dancing, delicious food, and plenty of Irish whiskey and beer.
Mar 14 12:45pm
Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade Gay Street View Event Website We're all a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Come celebrate with all of Knoxville and grand marshal, Jimmy Houston and stroll down Gay Street!
Mar 21 10:00am
Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Mar 26-29
Big Ears Festival various downtown locations View Event Website The Big Ears Festival is a dynamic, interactive experience that explores connections between musicians and artists, crossing all musical genres while interfacing with film, performance and the visual arts.
Apr 3 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Apr 9 6:00pm
Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series: Catawba Women & the American Revolution Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Dr. Brooke Bauer for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Apr 11 8:00am
Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk Market Square View Event Website Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this Knoxville's favorite live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site complete their artwork.
Apr 12 7:30am
Knoxville Marathon World's Fair Park View Event Website Join in on the 22nd annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay, 5K, and kids run.
Apr 18-19
Rossini Festival various downtown locations View Event Website Rossini Festival is a free International Street Fair for the entire family that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee.
Apr 19 11:00am
Old City Market Jackson Avenue View Event Website Jackson Ave is transformed into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Apr 24-26
Dogwood Arts Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website Experience fine art, live music, hands-on activities, and family fun at this free event! This year’s event will showcase 100 juried artists, live performances, a local Maker Market, interactive workshops and more!
May 1 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
May 2 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 5 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
May 6 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 9 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 12 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
May 13 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 14 6:00pm
Centennial Anniversary Lecture Series: Progressive Era Women in Appalachia Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Emma Patterson for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
May 16 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 16 10:00am
Children's Festival of Reading World's Fair Park View Event Website Celebrate with world-class authors, illustrators, musicians, storytellers, and so so much more, at this free, family-friendly event.
May 17 11:00am
Old City Market Jackson Avenue View Event Website Jackson Ave is transformed into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
May 17 2:00pm
Open Streets Knoxville Gay Street View Event Website Experience Gay Street like never before as it opens up to people instead of cars, from Summit Hill Dr. to Hill Ave., and extending across the Gay St. Bridge. Walk, bike, roll, dance, explore and more in the street!
May 19 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
May 20 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 21 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Thursdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy free concerts in Market Square all summer long! The third Thursdays of the month feature a broad spectrum of musical genres.
May 23 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 26 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
May 27 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
May 30 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 2 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Jun 3 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 5 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Jun 6
Rhinestone Fest: For the Love of Dolly Old City View Event Website Ya’ll dress up in your Dolly-best for a weekend of art, music, history, food and fun celebrating Dolly in the historic Old City! Rhinestone Fest is a family friendly event and is free to attend.
Jun 6 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 6 5:30pm
Martinis at the Mansion – Celebrating 100 Years! Blount Mansion View Event Website Join your friends and neighbors at the ‘Birthplace of Tennessee’ for their annual Martinis at the Mansion garden party. Email [email protected] for info and ticketing.
Jun 9 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Jun 10 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 13 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 16 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Jun 17 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 18 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Thursdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy free concerts in Market Square all summer long! The third Thursdays of the month feature a broad spectrum of musical genres.
Jun 20
Knoxville BrewFest World's Fair Park View Event Website Take a stroll through scenic Worlds Fair Park and sample over a hundred of the regions best beers!
Jun 20 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 23 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Jun 24 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 27 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jun 30 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Jul 1-31
Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt various downtown locations View Event Website Find Waldo hiding throughout downtown, from local shops to eateries. It's a fun time for kids and parents, alike!
Jul 1 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 3 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Jul 4 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 8 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 9 6:00pm
Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series: Doing History - Revolutionary Stories Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Lisa Oakley for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Jul 10-12
FanBoy Expo Knoxville Convention Center View Event Website Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event. 30,000 are welcomed at multiple events featuring celebrity guests, comic industry pros, cosplay, vendors, live entertainment and more!
Jul 11 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 15 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 16 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Thursdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy free concerts in Market Square all summer long! The third Thursdays of the month feature a broad spectrum of musical genres.
Jul 18 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 19 11:00am
Old City Market Jackson Avenue View Event Website Jackson Ave is transformed into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Jul 22 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 25 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 29 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Kuumba Festival Market Square View Event Website The largest cultural heritage and music festival in East Tennessee that celebrates African Culture.
Jul 31 - Aug 2
CreepyCon Halloween & Horror Convention Knoxville Convention Center View Event Website Thousands of horror fans fill the Knoxville Convention Center for a weekend of celebrity meet-and-greets, jaw-dropping performances, eerie shopping, and hands-on workshops.
Aug 1 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 5 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 7 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Aug 8
Irish Fest on the Hill Immaculate Conception Catholic Church View Event Website Celebrate Knoxville's Irish heritage! Come for bands, Irish dancers, games for the kids, great food, and more.
Aug 8 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 9 11:00am
Old City Market Jackson Avenue View Event Website Jackson Ave is transformed into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Aug 12 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 13 6:00pm
Centennial Anniversary Lecture Series: Women Who Changed Blount Mansion’s History! Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Laura Still for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Aug 15
East Tennessee History Festival East Tennessee History Center View Event Website This day-long celebration will include living history demonstrations, live music, crafts, film screenings, children’s activities, and more!
Aug 15 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 19 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 20 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Thursdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy free concerts in Market Square all summer long! The third Thursdays of the month feature a broad spectrum of musical genres.
Aug 22 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 26 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 29 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Aug 30 10:30am
Knox Asian Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website Celebrate Asian culture through food, music, dance, and crafts at this family-friendly event.
Sep 1 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Sep 2 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 4 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Sep 5 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 6 3:00pm
Big Kahuna Wing Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website Some of the best wings of the south, wing eating competition, wing cooking competition, live music, kid's corner, fireworks, and over 20,000 lbs of wings.
Sep 8 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Sep 9 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 10 6:00pm
Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series: A Government of Laws & Not of Men Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Dr. Josh Dunn for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Sep 12 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 15 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Sep 16 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 17 6:00pm
Constitution Day Lecture Blount Mansion View Event Website Join the Blount Mansion for a special speaking event at their visitors center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Sep 17 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Thursdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy free concerts in Market Square all summer long! The third Thursdays of the month feature a broad spectrum of musical genres.
Sep 19 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 22 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Sep 23 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 26 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Sep 29 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Tuesdays Market Square View Event Website Enjoy music all summer long! Hear free jazz concerts every Tuesday in May, June, and September in Market Square!
Sep 30 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 2 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Oct 3 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 5-31
Cool Cats Scavengar Hunt various downtown locations View Event Website Find the Wicked Cool Cats hiding in nine storefront windows throughout the district. They’re purr-fect ambassadors to help you explore all that Downtown has to offer.
Oct 5-31
Wicked Cool various downtown locations View Event Website It's October in Downtown Knoxville and we’re celebrating a fabulous fall and a wicked cool Halloween. Spooky decor, costume contests, treats and cocktail specials, Halloween events, and more!
Oct 7 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 10-11
HoLa Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Latin America! Share in live music, dancing, food and drinks, craft vendors, and educational activities for children at this annual event.
Oct 10 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 14 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 15
Board Game Days Awaken Coffee View Event Website Board Game Days is Knoxville's first board game convention. Thursday is the Design & Dine: created for those who make games and want to interact with those passionate about games.
Oct 15 6:00pm
Centennial Anniversary Lecture Series: The Road to Knoxville Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Jack Neely for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Oct 17 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 21 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 24 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 28 10:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 31 9:00am
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Enjoy locally grown produce and handmade products at downtown's open-air farmers market.
Oct 31 4:00pm
Trick or Treat on the Square Market Square View Event Website Bring your little ghouls and goblins downtown on Friday, October 31 for a fun and FREE night of trick-or-treating on Market Square and along Union Avenue. Kids can also meet some of their favorite characters, including Disney princesses and superheroes.
Nov 6 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Nov 11 10:45am
Veteran's Day Parade Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Auditorium Knoxville celebrates the service of its U.S. military veterans with the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade.
Nov 12-15
Film Fest Knox View Event Website Annual event featuring screenings hosted at the Regal Riviera. In addition to three full days of film programming, the fest features regional and local filmmaking competitions, workshops, and social events.
Nov 12 6:00pm
Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series: ​​Phillis Wheatley & the Black American Revolution Blount Mansion View Event Website Join Dr. Katy Chiles for a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Contact [email protected] to RSVP to this FREE event and for more information.
Nov 23-29
Fantasy of Trees Knoxville Convention Center View Event Website A magical forest of beautifully decorated trees, holiday accessories, and more. Santa, Gingerbread Village, live bands and musical entertainment throughout the event, all benefitting ETCH.
Nov 27 - Jan 3
Holidays on Ice Market Square View Event Website Adults and children skate day and night, seven days a week, at the open-air ice rink nestled under twinkling lights in Market Square. Admission includes skate rental. Find pricing, weather updates, and hours on the website.
Nov 27 - Jan 3
Peppermint Trail various downtown locations View Event Website Downtown restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and boutiques feature peppermint specials throughout the season. Follow the peppermints on the sidewalks of Downtown Knoxville.
Nov 27 - Jan 3
The Elf on the Shelf® Adventure various downtown locations A fun-filled scavenger hunt for children of all ages at dozens of Downtown Knoxville businesses. Pick up a North Pole Pass at Mast General Store or Knoxville Visitors Center to guide you through the adventure.
Nov 27 5:00pm
Regal Celebration of Lights Krutch Park Extension, Market Square View Event Website Tree lighting, live music, photos with Santa in Market Square, children's activities and more.
Dec 4-6
Santa at the Sunsphere Sunsphere View Event Website Come see Santa! Visit Knoxville will be hosting photo reservations with Santa on the 4th Floor Observation Deck; reservations must be made in advance.
Dec 4 4:00pm
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Dec 4 7:00pm
WIVK Christmas Parade Gay Street View Event Website Parade down Gay St including floats, decorated vehicles, bands, majorettes, dancers, and Santa.
Dec 12 3:30pm
Tour de Lights Mary Costa Plaza; Knoxville Civic Coliseum View Event Website Bikes, lights, garland and tinsel. Holiday Market and Expo 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Bike ride at 5:30 pm starts and ends at Mary Costa Plaza and winds through downtown and Gay St.
Dec 31 - Jan 1 9:00pm
New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere World's Fair Park View Event Website Traditional ball drop, fireworks, and music at family-friendly New Year's Eve event.