Fall Fun Festivities {2016}

Fall officially starts this week and while the current weather would say otherwise, the cooler temperatures and autumn leaves really are coming soon! The time has come to start rearranging your wardrobes, sipping soup, and of course, drinking and eating all things pumpkin. I’m back again today to serve as your virtual tour guide through some local fall fun festivities happening during the months of September, October and November. If you’re looking for corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and Halloween activities, check here for all of the latest information. There will also be a post coming soon dedicated entirely to Halloween festivities!

Knoxville Fall Fun Festivities:

Market Square Farmers Market

Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
Now through Saturday 11/19/16
Wednesdays 11Am-2PM
Saturdays 9AM-2PM
Free admission everyday and free parking in most garages on Saturdays.
Come shop local vendors and farmers’ produce, see live entertainment, and enjoy local food and food trucks! See website for more details.

The Fruit and Berry Patch

4407 McCloud Road. Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-3779
Come out to pick different fruits and berries depending on the time of year! Be sure to call ahead or check their Facebook page to find out what’s good and when! See website for more details.

Movie on the Square

Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
Friday 9/23/16 Up (PG)
Friday 9/30/16 Night at the Museum (PG)
Friday 10/7/16 Star Wars VII (PG-13)
Friday 10/14/16 Ghostbusters (PG)
Movies start as soon as it is dark enough, usually around 8PM.
Free activity.
Bring a chair, blanket, and a picnic basket and watch a movie in Market Square. See website for more details.

The Cookie Fiasco and We are Growing! Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 9/24/16 11:00AM
Stories and activities featuring the stories to follow.
See website for more details and other similar events.

UT vs University of Florida Football Game

Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37916
Saturday, 9/24/16
Come support your local college football team and cheer on the Vols! See website for ticket information and more details.

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Community Fall Festival

Ebenezer United Methodist Church
1001 Ebenezer Rd. Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 691-8330
Sunday, 9/25/16 4:00PM-6:00PM
See website for more details.

37th Annual Greek Fest

St. George Greek Orthodox Church
4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Friday, 9/30/16 and Saturday, 10/01/16 11:00AM-10:00PM and Sunday, 10/02/16 11:00AM-8:00PM
Admission $2/person or $3/person for a weekend pass. Ages under 12 are free.
Come out to enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, dancing, shopping, and much more. See website for details.

PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express

226 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 28173
Approximately 2.5 hours from Knoxville.
(800) 872-4681
2016 Dates: Friday 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 3:30PM
Saturday 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 12:00PM and 3:30PM
Sunday 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 12:00PM and 3:30PM
Coach class adult tickets $56, $32 for children (ages 2-12), infants ride complimentary in coach class seating.
Crown class adult tickets $68, $39 for children (ages 2-12), $10 for infants.
Open air gondola adult tickets $56, $32 for children (ages 2-12), infants ride complimentary.
Take a train ride through the mountains of NC to see the fall foliage, family-friendly style.
Activities include: roasting marshmallows, coloring station, bounce house, trick-or-treating, and meet the characters, such as Charlie Brown of PEANUTS. See website for ticket information and more details.

Highlights Magazine Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/01/16 11:00AM
Enjoy puzzles, group activities, make-and-take a book, and more.
See website for more details and other similar events.

LEGO Star Wars Rogue One Build Event

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/01/16 4:00PM
AGES 8 AND UP. Participants will build designs from the upcoming movie.
See website for more details and other similar events.

Annual Clinch River Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Clinton
Market and Main Street Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2559
Friday 10/07/16 6:00-9:00PM
Saturday 10/08/16 9:00AM-5:00PM *Rain or shine*
Free admission and free parking. Antiques, appraisers, artisans, food, live entertainment, and reenactments. See website for more details.

22nd Annual Farragut 5K, Fun Walk, and Pet Parade

Mayor Bob Leonard Park
301 Watt Rd Knoxville, TN
(865) 675-7057
Saturday 10/08/16
$20 registration until 10/01/16, $25 after 10/01/16.
A fun run to include all family members, including pets! See website for more details.

Tek: The Modern Caveboy Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/08/16 11:00AM
Enjoy storytime about getting unplugged from technology.
See website for more details and other similar events.

Knoxville Ice Bears

Knoxville Coliseum
500 Howard Baker Jr Ave. Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 525-7825
Home games start 10/14/16 7:30PM.
Come cheer on Knoxville’s ice hockey team! See website for ticket information and more details.

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/15/16 11:00AM
Enjoy the latest of the Pete the Cat series about cupcakes and being kind.
See website for more details and other similar events.

UT vs Alabama Football Game

Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37916
Saturday 10/15/16
Come support your local college football team and cheer on the Vols! See website for ticket information and more details.

Race for the Cure

World’s Fair Park
Saturday 10/22/16 8:30AM
Come walk or run a 5K to support the Susan G. Komen Organization to save lives and fund research for breast cancer.

Breakfast with Spot

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/22/16 9:00AM
Enjoy breakfast with Spot with a Halloween-themed event with activities and story time. Costumes are encouraged.
See website for more details and other similar events.

Annual Fall Fire Prevention Festival

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Saturday 10/22/16 10:00AM-4:00PM
Free admission and free parking.
Activities include: displays of fire safety vehicles, educational information and more. See website for more details.

Halloween Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/22/16 11:00AM
Enjoy Little Blue Truck’s Halloween and I Need My Monster story time.
See website for more details and other similar events.

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Storytime

Barnes & Noble
8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 670-0773
Saturday 10/29/16 11:00AM
Enjoy reading the story with activities to follow.
See website for more details and other similar events.

Central Baptist Bearden Fall Festival

Central Baptist Bearden
6300 Deane Hill Dr. Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0586
Sunday, 10/30/16 4:00PM-6:00PM
Come out to enjoy a Trunk-or-treat, inflatables, rock climbing wall, games, food, hay rides, and more. See website for details.

Disney on Ice Dream Big Knoxville

Knoxville Coliseum
500 Howard Baker Jr Ave. Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 656-4444
Wednesday 11/02/16 7:00PM
Thursday 11/03/16 7:00PM
Friday 11/04/16 10:40AM and 7:00PM
Saturday 11/05/16 11:00AM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Sunday 11/06/16 11:00AM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Tickets range from $14 to $50 plus service charges.
See all of your favorite Disney characters as they each take you on a journey. See websites for ticket information and more details.

UT Men’s Basketball

Thompson Boling Arena
1600 Phil Fulmer Ave Knoxville, TN 37796
Home games start 11/03/16.
Come cheer on UT’s basketball team all winter long! See website for ticket information and more details.

UT vs Tennessee Tech Football Game

Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37916
Saturday 11/05/16
Come support your local college football team and cheer on the Vols! See website for ticket information and more details.

UT vs Kentucky Football Game

Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37916
Saturday 11/12/16
Come support your local college football team and cheer on the Vols! See website for ticket information and more details.

UT vs Missouri Football Game

Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37916
Saturday 11/19/16
Come support your local college football team and cheer on the Vols! See website for ticket information and more details.

Secret City Fall Colors Train Excursion

Near Oak Ridge, TN
(865) 241-2140
Currently suspended until further notice.

Fall Harvest Festival

Ijams Plaza Pavilion and Meadow
2915 Island Home Ave Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4717 ext 110 to register.
Date TBA
See website for more details.

Library Story Time

Check your local library listing for story times appropriate for your child’s age as they are offered at a variety of libraries, days, and times. This is a great option as the temperatures start falling!
(The link above is for Knox County libraries if interested!)

Smart Toys and Books

Franklin Square
9700 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 691-1154
Activities vary in price, days, and times.
Check out the newly renovated and reopened toy store and play center. A great place to stop in for a play time or for a scheduled craft activity. Be sure to check their website or call their store for the latest activities available!

Happy fall y’all!

Stay tuned…my next tour guide will take you through all of the fabulous winter holiday and Christmas events in and around Knoxville so get excited! Winter festivities are just around the corner!

Do you have other fall activities in mind? Please share below!