Best Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Food & Drink

Knox Asian Night Market

A vibrant AAPI night market experience at Hi-Wire Brewing in Knoxville featuring local vendors, food, and community.

Friday, April 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Hi-Wire Brewing - Knoxville, 2020 Barber St.

Mangia Bene: Italian Comfort Classics from Scratch

A hands-on cooking class focused on making Italian comfort food classics from scratch in a fun, intimate setting.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:00 PM · 150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN 37923

Sip & Shop: Cordoni Maser Italian Wine & Olive Oil Tasting

Meet winemaker Angela Cordoni and experience a passport tasting of fine artisan wines and organic olive oils imported from Italy at this intimate Knoxville shop event.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Knoxville, TN

Festivals & Special Events

Emory Place Night Market

An evening night market at Crafty Bastard Brewery in the Emory Place neighborhood with local vendors and a lively atmosphere.

Friday, April 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Crafty Bastard Brewery, 6 Emory Pl

Arts & Culture

Artists on Location 2026

Local artists create work live on location at the Knoxville Museum of Art during this evening exhibition event.

Friday, April 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk

Artists transform Market Square into a stunning outdoor gallery of chalk masterpieces during Dogwood Arts Festival weekend.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Market Square, Knoxville

First Friday ArtWalk

Downtown Knoxville comes alive on the first Friday of each month as galleries, shops, and studios host open houses and art exhibitions across multiple venues.

Friday, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM · Various downtown locations

Outdoors & Active

Volunteering with Ijams Nature Center

Join YPK and the Ijams Nature Center Natural Resource Management team to help maintain trails by mulching, weeding, and removing invasive species.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Ijams Nature Center

Knoxville Run Club at World's Fair Park

Knoxville Run Club meets weekly at World's Fair Park for a social run open to all paces — a great way to meet people and explore the city on foot.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:00 PM · World's Fair Park, Knoxville

Free Events

Hive Bookshop Grand Opening

Knoxville's newest locally owned bookshop throws its grand opening party on Independent Bookstore Day, celebrating books and community.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Hive Bookshop, Knoxville

Mayapple Marketplace at Ijams Nature Center

A casual walkthrough marketplace at Ijams Nature Center showcasing talented local artisans and vendors in a beautiful natural setting.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Ijams Nature Center

YPK Book Club: The Book of Doors

Young Professionals of Knoxville gather at Lakeshore Park to discuss Gareth Brown's 'The Book of Doors' in a casual outdoor setting — bring a lawn chair and snacks.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Lakeshore Park, Knoxville

Market Square Farmers Market

Downtown Knoxville's beloved open-air market returns with locally grown produce, handmade goods, and food from regional vendors at Market Square.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:00 AM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Family-Friendly

Fun K-Town 2026: Knoxville's Grooviest Board Game Weekend

Knoxville's grooviest board game weekend fills the Knoxville Convention Center with tabletop gaming for all ages and experience levels — almost sold out.

Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00 PM · Knoxville Convention Center

DKX Airport Open House

A two-day open house at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport inviting the public to explore the historic facility and enjoy aviation activities.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Knoxville Downtown Island Airport, 2701 Spence Pl

Date Night

Guided Meditation and Sound Bath with Shanna Snowden

Wake Knoxville hosts an evening of guided meditation and a relaxing foot soak experience led by Shanna Snowden — arrive by 6:15 PM.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:30 PM · Wake Knoxville