★ Scruffy Roots Festival
A free festival at Kern's Bakery featuring roots music.
11 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · October 8–11, 2026
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★ Autumn in Paris: A Hands-On French Culinary Journey
A hands-on cooking class exploring French cuisine.
★ Second Sunday Art Activity
A hands-on art activity at the Knoxville Museum of Art on Second Sunday.
Food & Drink
Taste of Turkey Creek
A tasting event at the Pinnacle Turkey Creek Shopping Center benefiting Breast Connect.
Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Pinnacle Turkey Creek Shopping Center
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Autumn in Paris: A Hands-On French Culinary Journey
A hands-on cooking class exploring French cuisine.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 PM · 150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Festivals & Special Events
Knoxville Drive Electric Festival
A festival focused on electric vehicles at Pellissippi State's Hardin Valley campus.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Pellissippi State Community College - Hardin Valley, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd
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HoLa Festival
An annual celebration of Latin American cultures with live music, dancing, food and drinks, craft vendors, and educational activities for children.
Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · World's Fair Park
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Music & Nightlife
Scruffy Roots Festival
A free festival at Kern's Bakery featuring roots music.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 1:00 PM · Kern's Bakery
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Arts & Culture
Second Sunday Art Activity
A hands-on art activity at the Knoxville Museum of Art on Second Sunday.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm · Knoxville Museum of Art
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Free Events
Centennial Anniversary Lecture Series: The Road to Knoxville
Jack Neely gives a special speaking event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center; the lecture is free, with RSVP required.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Blount Mansion Visitors Center
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Family-Friendly
Wicked Cool
A month-long Halloween celebration in Downtown Knoxville with a costume contest, Cool Cat Scavenger Hunt, themed coffees, cocktails and treats, and Halloween decor.
October 5–31, 2026 · Various downtown locations
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Date Night
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner
A Halloween murder mystery dinner at Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
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