Fall break brings a full week of activities for children and teens, including market fun, spooky crafts, LEGO building, cave exploration and four nights of Boo! at the Zoo.
Here are youth-friendly activities for Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Tuesday, Oct. 13. Check individual organizers for registration, tickets and last-minute changes.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Fall Break Nourish Kids — Children ages 2-12 can participate in a free activity, sample locally grown produce and receive $5 in Produce Bucks to spend with farmers from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Market Square Farmers Market. Find Nourish Kids details
22 Days of Halloween — Children ages 2-12 can make a different spooky craft from 4-5 p.m. at South Knoxville Branch Library.
Halls Teen Book Club — Teens can meet other readers and discuss their current favorite books from 4-5 p.m. at Halls Branch Library.
See Wednesday’s library programs
Thursday, Oct. 8
Goosebumps Party — Children ages 6-14 can enjoy “ghoulishly good” crafts and activities inspired by the popular spooky book series from noon-4 p.m. at South Knoxville Branch Library.
LEGO Club — Elementary-age builders can create with LEGO bricks from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Howard Pinkston Branch Library.
Construction Junction: Building for Young Engineers — Elementary-age children can explore engineering concepts with construction sets and books from 4-5 p.m. at Halls Branch Library.
Paper Art — Teens and adults can create paper art from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Burlington Branch Library. Registration is required.
Find Thursday’s library event details
Boo! at the Zoo — Zoo Knoxville begins four consecutive nights of Halloween fun from 5:30-9 p.m. The event features the Storybook Trick-or-Treat Trail, Monster Mash Dance Party, carnival games, animal encounters and the new HallowGlow Forest. Tickets are required. Plan a Boo! at the Zoo visit
Friday, Oct. 9
dRC Community Health Fair — Families can learn about accessible health care and community services from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground. The community event also includes bounce houses, live music and other activities. Find health fair information
22 Days of Halloween — South Knoxville Branch Library continues its spooky craft countdown for ages 2-12 from 4-5 p.m. Check the library calendar
Boo! at the Zoo — Costumes, treats and Halloween entertainment return to Zoo Knoxville from 5:30-9 p.m. Get tickets and event details
Saturday, Oct. 10
Finish on the Field 5K and Kids Mile — Young runners and their families can cross the finish line at Covenant Health Park during an event scheduled from 8-11 a.m. Find race information
Nourish Kids — The free children’s program returns to the Market Square Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children ages 2-12 receive an activity, a produce sample and $5 in Produce Bucks. See Nourish Knoxville events
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale — Families can browse used books from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Halls Branch Library. Check the library listing
Ijams Junior Naturalist: Cave Adventures — Students can explore an Ijams cave system from 1-4 p.m. while learning about geological formations, rock types, salamanders and the landscape of the Tennessee River Valley. Participants should be ready to get muddy. Registration is required. Explore the Junior Naturalist program
Boo! at the Zoo — Halloween festivities continue from 5:30-9 p.m. at Zoo Knoxville. Plan the evening
Sunday, Oct. 11
HoLa Festival — World’s Fair Park hosts a celebration of Latin American and Hispanic cultures from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Families can enjoy food, crafts, music and community activities. Find HoLa Festival details
Boo! at the Zoo — Zoo Knoxville closes its second weekend of Boo! at the Zoo from 5:30-9 p.m. Get event information
Monday, Oct. 12
Next-Level Spanish — Teens ages 12 and older who have completed previous beginner classes can continue developing vocabulary and conversation skills from 2:30-3 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Branch Library. Registration is required.
Creepy Craft Time: Chaotic Cauldrons — Elementary-age children can create a bubbling Halloween-themed craft from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Halls Branch Library.
LEGO Club — Children can build and create from 5-7 p.m. at Burlington Branch Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
LEGO Club — Elementary-age children can build from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Bearden Branch Library. Registration is required.
LEGO Club for Kids and Teens — Preschoolers, elementary-age children and teens can create together from 5:30-7 p.m. at Powell Branch Library. Registration is required.
This weekly column shares opportunities for young people in Knoxville, Knox County and surrounding areas. Send youth activities to news@knoxtntoday.com.
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