KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From a two-day symposium on the birth of a national park in the Smokies to a summer soirée at Kern's Food Hall, here are some events you can expect.
Thursday, July 25
- Youth Arts Initiative Showcase: An adaptation of The Drum at the Tennessee Theatre from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Museum After Hours: Paint & Play at the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture at 6 p.m.
- Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7 p.m.
- Knoxville Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet at Ijams Nature Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 26
- Birth of a National Park in the Smokies (a two-day symposium) at the East Tennessee History Center at 9:30 a.m.
- Freyfest - Summer Viking Festival at Barrelhouse at 11:30 a.m.
- Kuumba Festival in downtown Knoxville from noon to 10 p.m.
- Fun Film Friday at the O'Connor Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Free Family Night at Muse Knoxville from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- "Cinderella" at the Knoxville Children's Theatre at 7 p.m.
- Evening Paddle at Ijams Nature Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Summer Soirée: Tropic Like It's Hot at Kern's Food Hall from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Moths and More: Ijams After Dark at Ijams Nature Center from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 27
- Cardio Dance Class | One Nation at Kern's Food Hall at 10 a.m.
- Forest Bathing Workshop at Ijams Nature Center at 10 a.m.
- WDVX KidStuff Live with Billy Jonas Band at the Bijou Theatre from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Sew It Sell It Market Day at The Bottom at 11 a.m.
- Movie in the Cavern: Ghostbusters at the Cherokee Caverns at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Family Fun Day at the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
- 2024 Beer Olympics at Hi-Wire Brewing at 2 p.m.
- Summer Movie Magic: "The Lion King" at the Tennessee Theatre at 2 p.m.
- Bluegrass, Barbecue, Bourbon and Beer at Blount Mansion from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Boom Bash - Fireworks Event at Grace Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Knoxville Water Lantern Festival at Chilhowee Park at 6 p.m.
- Paul Belcher Concerts presents The Inspirations & McKamey Legacy at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 6 p.m.
- Knox Pride's Queer Icons Dance Party at South Press from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Summer Movie Magic: "The Matrix" at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
- The Taste of Kern's | Your Passport to International Cuisine at Kern's Food Hall from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Knoxville Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Ijams Nature Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Summer Reading Group: South to America at The Bottom from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, July 29
- Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt in downtown Knoxville at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 30
- Shrek The Musical at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
