KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From celebrating Thanksgiving in Knoxville to watching a Tina Turner musical at the Tennessee Theatre, here are some events you can expect.
Thursday, Nov. 28 (Happy Thanksgiving)
- Regal Turkey Trot at the Mill and Mine at 8 a.m.
- Serve Thanksgiving Lunch at CareCuts Knoxville from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Knoxville Thanksgiving Buffet at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown at 11 a.m.
- Friendsgiving at the Knox Brew Hub from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friendsgiving at Wagon Wheel at 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29
- Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt in downtown Knoxville (daily through Jan. 5, 2025)
- Peppermint Trail in downtown Knoxville (daily through Jan. 7, 2025)
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Gobble Wobble After Thanksgiving Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Visit with Santa at Zoo Knoxville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Holidays on Ice in Market Square from noon to 10 p.m.
- Christmas Tree Farm with Raise the Tree at Yee-Haw Brewing at 1 p.m.
- LAST DAY: Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
- Christkindlesmarkt at Schulz Brau Brewing from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Campbell Station Sakte at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4th Annual Friendsgiving at South Press from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Regal Celebration of Lights at Krutch Park from 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- "A Christmas Carol" at Clarence Brown Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
- "My Three Angels" at Theatre Knoxville Downtown at 7:30 p.m.
- Comedy Showcase with Robby Taylor at Barrelhouse at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Holidays on Ice in Market Square from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Last Day: Share the Warmth Coat Collection at Mast Store Knoxville from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Winter Holiday Kick Off tree sale at Three Rivers Market at 11 a.m.
- Santa Saturdays at 524 S Gay Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wooden Gingerbread House Decorating at Ancient Lore Village from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Christkindlesmarkt at Schulz Brau Brewing from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fire Ecology Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park at 1 p.m.
- "My Three Angels" at Theatre Knoxville Downtown at 7:30 p.m.
- Knoxville Firefighters Association Benefit Concert - David Nail at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1
- 11th Annual Holiday Marketplace at Ijams Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center from noon to 6 p.m.
- Holidays on Ice in Market Square from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Pancakes at the North Pole with Santa at Main Event Knoxville from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Christkindlesmarkt at Schulz Brau Brewing from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Classical Christmas - The Messiah at the Tennessee Theatre at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2
- Giving Machines in Knoxville at 524 S Gay Street at 8 a.m.
- LAST DAY: Dec. 3 at 11 p.m.
- Holidays on Ice in Market Square from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Holiday Festival of Lights at Cove at Concord Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
- A Safety City Christmas at Safety City Knoxville from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Holidays on Ice in Market Square from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Men's Basketball: Tennessee Vols vs Syracuse University at Food City Center at 7 p.m.
- "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
- Winter Choral Concert at the University of Tennessee Alumni Memorial Building at 7:30 p.m.
