9 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Hallowfest

The Commune's annual Halloween show with a costume contest and a late-night DJ Witching Hour; 21+, ID, RSVP, and costume required for entry.

Friday, October 30, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM, show 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, costume contest 11:00 PM, Witching Hour DJs 12:00 AM–3:00 AM · South Knoxville

Knoxville Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

A Halloween bar crawl through Knoxville featured on AllEvents.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 4:00 PM

Family-Friendly

Freaky Friday Fright Nite

A spooky Friday night event at Mayor Bob Leonard Park as listed on the VIP Knoxville calendar.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Mayor Bob Leonard Park

Date Night

The New Friday Salsa Party at Sonny's Brewing Knoxville

A weekly Friday salsa party at Sonny's Brewing, hosted by Knoxville Salsa Meetup for $10.

Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00 PM · Sonny's Brewing Knoxville

Outdoors & Active

5K Run for Parkinson's

A 5K run benefiting Parkinson's support, listed on the VIP Knoxville calendar.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · PJ Parkinson's Support

Walk along the River at Sequoyah Park

A river walk at Sequoyah Park led by the Knoxville InStep Walking Group.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 3:00 PM EST · Sequoyah Park

Arts & Culture

LRB After Dark - Winter Runway

A winter runway night hosted by Lillian Ruth Bride, listed as free on AllEvents.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:30 PM · Lillian Ruth Bride, West Summit Hill Drive Southwest

Festivals & Special Events

YPK Friendsgiving

Young Professionals of Knoxville's Fall GMM and Friendsgiving celebration with food, friends, and fall fun.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · New Harvest Park

Film Fest Knox

An annual multi-day film festival with screenings, regional and local filmmaking competitions, workshops, and social events.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Regal Riviera