KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —
Friday
Is your little one needing some new clothes? The Jack and Jules Children's Consignment Event will be taking place at the Knoxville Expo Center throughout the weekend. 5% of proceeds made on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will be donated to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Watch the Knoxville Ice Bears play against the Quad City Storm hockey team! The game takes place at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and begins at 7:35 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Head downtown on Saturday and watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade! Celebrate East Tennessee's rich Irish heritage and acknowledge the role Irish immigrants and Americans of Scots-Irish descent have played in the history of Knoxville. Get your green on and get downtown! The parade kicks off at 12:45 p.m.
Spend your Saturday doing something great for Knoxville! The 33rd Ijams River Rescue is a great way to help clean up the Tennessee River and its creeks and streams. This event brings together 500 to 800 volunteers to remove between 10 to 40 tons of trash from the Tennessee River. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and you can register ahead on the Ijams website. (UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to expected severe weather)
Sunday
It's the time of year that Girl Scouts are out and about selling cookies. So, how about pairing them with some beer? Head down to the Causal Pint in Northshore for a Girl Scout Cookies and Craft Beer Pairing! From 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. you can learn what beers will taste the best with Thin Mints, Tagalongs and more!
