7 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Outdoors & Active

Tails on Trails: A Hike to Save Pets

A morning hike at Baker Creek Preserve that raises support for pets, a good way to get outside on a Saturday.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Baker Creek Preserve, 3700 Lancaster Dr

Festivals & Special Events

Halloween Social at Tern Club

Young Professionals of Knoxville's last social of the year, with a Halloween costume contest at Tern Club.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Tern Club

Arts & Culture

October Book Club

YPK's final book club of the year discusses The Changeling by Victor LaValle, and members select the next book to read.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hai-Wen Lin Opening Reception

Opening reception for a new Hai-Wen Lin exhibition at the Knoxville Museum of Art.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art

Free Events

Movie On The Lawn: Hocus Pocus

A free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the lawn at Kern's Bakery.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:30 PM · Kern's Bakery

Family-Friendly

Pilot Company Boo at the Zoo Family Day

A free family day at Zoo Knoxville with Halloween-themed fun for kids.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:30 PM · Zoo Knoxville

Food & Drink

Market Square Farmers Market

Locally grown produce and handmade products at the open-air farmers market on Market Square.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 AM · Market Square