Fall Events 2026
Fall in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee promises lots of festivals, football, and exciting free activities. Check out this list of events to enjoy with your family and friends, from month-long Halloween fun to pep rallies, parades, and more. Scroll on to see what awaits in Fall 2026!
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Concerts on the Square 🎶
August 20 (Variety)
September 19 (Square Dancing)
Even week nights on Market Square are magical. Twinkling lights overhead, cool weather, and Concerts on the Square! Grab dinner on one of the patios and listen to brilliant musicians fill the Square. Lawn chairs and blankets are also encouraged to enjoy these free outdoor, family-friendly evenings. Don't miss Square Dancing on the Square on Thursday, September 19, a free event for square dancing enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels!
Outdoor Markets 🛍️
Throughout the Fall
Downtown Knoxville is home to many weekly and seasonal markets you don't want to miss! The Market Square Farmers Market continues throughout the fall every Wednesday (10 AM-1 PM) and Saturday (9 AM-1 PM) through October. While the Old City Market happens on the third Sunday (11 AM-4 PM) of every month. Outdoor markets in the fall! Could you ask for anything nicer?
PARK(ing) Day 🚗
September 18
Honk Honk! 📢 🚘 PARK(ing) Day returns to downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026! This annual event invites individuals and businesses to transform curbside parking spaces into creative pop-up parks. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event to help people re-think the use of public spaces and encourage urban parks. We hope to see you on Market Street for a walk in the “park!"
First Friday ArtWalk 🎨
October 2, November 6, and
every First Friday—Rain or Shine
Downtown galleries and businesses showcase talented artists each month during ArtWalk. Walk through our vibrant streets, pop in and out of exhibitions and opening receptions, listen to live music, and nosh on refreshments during this FREE monthly tradition. Come see what it’s all about!
HoLa Festival 💃
October 10
The 26th Annual HoLa Festival celebrates the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and the rich diversity of Latino culture. The fun begins Saturday at 11 AM with live music, dancing, draft beer, home-cooked food, and artisan craft vendors. Stay for the fireworks at 9 PM!
Wicked Cool 👻
October 1—31
Wicked Cool has become an annual tradition in Downtown Knoxville! Experience the spooky season during the entire month of October. We're talking Halloween-themed specials, spooky cocktails and frightful foods, a calendar full of eerie events, a scavenger hunt, costume contest, creepy-crawly photo ops, and so many more wicked cool surprises. It’s gonna be a great Halloween — we can feel it in our bones!
Welcome to Hockey Top 🏒
October 16
Fall doesn't just mean football! The Knoxville Ice Bears drop the puck of their home opener at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on October 16. This season, celebrate 25 years of Ice Bears hockey with a season-opening party honoring the team’s history and the fans who have been part of the journey. Enjoy 25th Anniversary-themed elements throughout the night, with special fan involvement opportunities. It’s going to be a wild season with family-friendly theme nights including Teddy Bear Toss, Kpop Night, Battle of the Bands, Corgi Races, Wands & Wizards Night, Star Wars Night, and more. See you there!
Trick or Treat on the Square
Bring your little ghouls and goblins downtown on Saturday, October 31 for a fun and FREE night of trick-or-treating! Shops, restaurants, and businesses on Market Square and along Union Avenue will hand out candy from 5–8 PM. Kids can also meet some of their favorite characters, including Disney princesses, superheroes, and more!
Veterans Day Parade 🇺🇸
November 11
You're invited to attend Knoxville's Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11.The parade will begin at 10:45am and travel down Gay Street. Join us for this family-friendly parade and tradition to celebrate our nation's heroes.
Stay tuned for more!
Check the calendar for year-round events in Downtown Knoxville!