★ Children's Festival of Reading
A free, family-friendly festival at World's Fair Park celebrating books with world-class authors, illustrators, musicians, and storytellers.
13 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · May 7–10, 2026
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Family-Friendly
Bumps & Bubbles: A Night for Expecting Mamas
A mocktail flight, raffles, and intentional connection for expecting moms in Knoxville at Monkey's Bar.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:30 PM · Monkey's Bar, 103 W Depot Ave
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Children's Festival of Reading
A free, family-friendly festival at World's Fair Park celebrating books with world-class authors, illustrators, musicians, and storytellers.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · World's Fair Park
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Food & Drink
Spirits in Bloom: A Spring Mixology Experience
A spring-themed mixology event where guests explore creative cocktails in an intimate setting.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM · 7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Arts & Culture
Gianni Schicchi
Knoxville Opera presents a performance of Puccini's beloved one-act comic opera at the historic Bijou Theatre.
Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30 PM · Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay Street
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Soundscapes at the KMA: May 2026
An evening of live music inside the Knoxville Museum of Art, blending visual art with immersive sound performance.
Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive
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Outdoors & Active
William Hastie Natural Area After Work Hike
A 3-mile after-work group hike at William Hastie Natural Area, welcoming all paces for community connection in the outdoors.
Friday, May 8, 2026 6:15 PM · William Hastie Natural Area
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Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park
A group hike through rolling hills and riverfront trails at Tennessee's first state birding park, designed for connection and conversation.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM · Seven Islands State Birding Park
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Music & Nightlife
Free Events
Market Square Farmers Market
Knoxville's beloved open-air downtown farmers market featuring locally grown produce and handmade goods.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 AM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
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Symbolism in Yoga Workshop
A workshop led by instructor Abby exploring the deeper meaning behind the symbols and traditions of yoga, free for members.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:30 PM · Blue Ridge Yoga, Knoxville
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Concerts on the Square – Jazz Tuesdays
Free outdoor jazz concerts every Tuesday evening in Market Square presented by First Century Bank, running May through July.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
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Keep Knoxville Beautiful Street Cleanup
YPK volunteers join Keep Knoxville Beautiful for a community street cleanup on N Central St, with supplies provided.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 PM · Original Freezo, N Central St, Knoxville
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Date Night
Drag Queen Sip and Paint Knoxville
An over-the-top sip-and-paint experience hosted by drag queens at Market Square for a fabulous Saturday afternoon out.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00 PM · 6 Market Square, Knoxville
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