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Holiday events
- Santa’s Schedule at the Libraries: Monday, December 8, 6-7 p.m., Norwood Branch Library; Tuesday, December 9, 6-7 p.m., Carter Branch Library; Thursday, December 11, 6-7 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library; Friday, December 12, 4-5 p.m., Corryton Branch Library.
- Northshore Elementary Parade: Wednesday, December 10th, 6 p.m.
- Winter Artisan Craft Fair: Find unique, handcrafted treasures perfect for holiday giving while supporting local artists, crafters, and makers on Wednesday, December 10, from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Center, 611 Winona Street, 37917.
- One Stop Job & Resource Fair – Knoxville AJC: Multiple employer job and resource fair on Thursday, December 11, 1-3 p.m., 2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 100.
- Wendel Werner & Friends Concert: Relax and enjoy an afternoon of exceptional music to lift your spirits, featuring Wendel Werner and special guest performers on Thursday, December 11, 2:30 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Center, 611 Winona Street, 37917.
- Silver Stage Players: Holiday Hodgepodge 2025: Laugh, sing, and celebrate with the Silver Stage Players as they present their festive variety performance on Friday, December 12, 1 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Center, 611 Winona Street, 37917.
- Corryton Parade: Saturday, December 13th, 11 a.m.
- Halls Parade: Saturday, December 13th, 6 p.m.
- Candlelight Christmas tour at Mabry-Hazen House: Celebrate the holiday season with Mabry-Hazen House Christmas tours every thirty minutes on Friday, December 12, 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, from 5-8 p.m. Tours can accommodate up to 15 people and will last about 45 minutes. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 6 – 17), and FREE for members and children 5 & under. Tickets can be reserved at mabryhazen.com/christmas.
- Appalachian Ballet Company – The Nutcracker: A magical holiday tradition featuring live orchestral music and timeless choreography on Saturday, December 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts.
- Blount Mansion tours: Join Blount Mansion on Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th, starting at 5 p.m. for candlelight tours. Tours end at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at https://blount-mansion.square.site/
Ongoing holiday events
- Lakeshore Park: Another pocket of town lighting up the night sky until January 1 Light Up Lakeshore – Lakeshore Park.
- Peppermint Trail in Downtown: Follow the trail through this winter wonderland to find some sweet and scrumptious surprises hiding around every corner until January 4: Sleigh the Peppermint Trail – Downtown Knoxville.
- Farragut Ice Rink: Inviting friends and neighbors to lace up their skates and let loose at the Campbell Station Skate – Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza until January 3. Admission to the rink is $5, and it is closed on Mondays and on major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day)
Smoky Night Lights by Zoo Knoxville: This immersive show celebrates the uniqueness of the Smokies and runs till March 15. More information here.
Outdoor Knoxville. A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Kickin’ It with Kincannon City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast with the community. See the podcast here: Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update for the community. See his updates here: Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
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