October
Friday, Oct 30th
Appalachian Ballet Company’s Dracula
Make Dracula part of your Halloween weekend with Appalachian Ballet Company’s return of this haunting production. Choreographed by artistic directors Amy Morton Vaughn and Kylie Morton Berry, alongside choreographers James and Laura La Russa, the production weaves a story through a blend of classical and contemporary movement, with lighting design by Ian Bailey transforming the intimate Haslam Family Flexible Theatre into a haunting world of its own. Only a limited number of seats remain for the two performances still available. For a memorable night out, join the Dracula-themed patron party on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. Enjoy tasty bites catered by Foothills Milling Co., along with adult beverages and mocktails, before the performance begins at 7 p.m. General admission for the party and performance is $100. The evening is sponsored by David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors. Prefer a Halloween afternoon outing? The Saturday, Oct. 31, performance begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35. For tickets and event information, visit Appalachian Ballet Company’s website at appalachianballet.org or contact the Clayton Center for the Arts.
Saturday, Oct 31st
Blue Ridge Yoga Fall 5K Fundraiser
Blue Ridge Yoga invites the community to its second annual Fall 5K Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon. The 5K is a gentle, 3.1-mile paved walk along the scenic greenways behind the Blue Ridge Yoga studio at 623 N Campbell Station Road in Farragut. Registration is $29, with proceeds benefiting Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, a local nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and first responders. Dogs are welcome to join this walk. Register at https://www.yogaknoxvilletn.com/workshops-events.
Saturday, Oct 31st
Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally
Breast cancer survivors, health advocates, fitness professionals and community members will gather for the 3rd annual Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Marble City Market, 333 W. Depot Ave. in Knoxville. The free event will feature personal stories from local breast cancer survivors, who will discuss lifestyle changes that have helped them, along with drumming, dancing and entertainment. The rally is free and open to the public. For more information about the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign and breast cancer prevention, visit LetsBeatBreastCancer.org.
Saturday, Oct 31st
Wicked Cool costume photo contest
Downtown Knoxville Alliance invites residents and visitors to enter the Wicked Cool costume photo contest before the celebration comes to an end Oct. 31. Entrants can compete in eight categories: Best Couple, Cutest, Best Family, Best Group (Themed), Best Hollywood/Broadway, Best Kid(s), Best Pet and Scariest. To enter, capture a photo in your costume with Downtown Knoxville as the backdrop – suggested photo spots are marked throughout the city center. Then, submit your entry at downtownknoxville.org/wicked/costume-contest or share it publicly on social media using #KnoxHalloween. For more tricks and treats, visit downtownknoxville.org/wicked.
November
Sunday, Nov 1st
MEDICT-shirt design voting
MEDIC had over 30 original T-shirt designs submitted by local high school students. That has been narrowed to the final four, and it’s time to pick the winner. The final round of voting will take place from Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1. The winner will be announced in November. The winning design will be featured as the shirt design for March 2027, and the student will receive a $500 E-Gift card. Vote at https://ahaslides.com/01BW5
Tuesday, Nov 3rd
Bazillion Blooms orders
Through its annual Bazillion Blooms program, Dogwood Arts sells disease-resistant, April-blooming dogwood trees. Bare-root trees (2–4 ft tall) are available for $25 each or $20 each when purchasing five or more in your choice of white or pink blooms. Orders placed by Tuesday, Nov. 3, can be picked up at the Dogwood Arts warehouse, 2200 Nadine St., Knoxville, on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Order at dogwoodarts.com/bazillionblooms or call 865-637-4561.
Tuesday, Nov 10th
Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon
Volunteer Ministry Center will host its 18th Annual Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring Jeannette Walls as the keynote speaker with WATE Anchor, Lori Tucker, as Honorary Chair. This signature annual event boasts 700-800 attendees and raises funds towards preventing and ending homelessness in Knoxville. Funds are raised to support the mission of VMC through sponsorships, ticket purchases and donations. Attendees will enjoy a program, lunch and book signing from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a Mission Fair to highlight other community organizations and their services beginning at 10 a.m. Get involved and learn more at www.vmcinc.org/carry-the-torch.
Friday, Nov 13th
We Love Dolly
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and Bijou Theatre will present We Love Dolly, a benefit concert featuring the music of Dolly Parton, on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and all net proceeds will benefit the Imagination Library of Knox County. Visit www.knoxjazz.org for tickets and more information.
Friday, Nov 20th
Knoxville Fire Fighters Association benefit concert
The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association represents the professional fire fighters of Knoxville and has been proudly serving our community since 1918. In order to raise funds for educational and safety programs, they are hosting a benefit concert featuring the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute with songs like “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” and “The Thunder Rolls.” The concert will be held Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The purchase of tickets to the show helps to support programs in Knoxville, Knox County and East Tennessee. Visit www.knoxvillefirefighters.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
December
Saturday, Dec 5th
Keyboards at Christmas
Keyboards at Christmas returns to the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. The event brings together talented musicians for two performances of beautiful Christmas music with all proceeds benefiting Mission of Hope. Tickets are $29.99 each with reserved seating for both performances. Parking is free. Tickets are available now at missionofhope.org/keyboards-at-christmas/, which links directly to the Clayton Center’s box office.
January
Wednesday, Jan 13th
Remote Area Medical clinic
Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support
staff for its Jan. 15-17 clinic. The three-day clinic is to be held at Knoxville Expo Center, located at 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville. RAM also is in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 13-14, and take down on Sunday, Jan. 17. Overnight parking volunteers to greet patients also are needed, and interpreters can volunteer to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support. If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to Knoxville and surrounding communities, visit https://www.ramusa.org/volunteer or call 865-579-1530.
April
Friday, Apr 23rd
Homestead Event
The Homestead Event will be April 23-24, 2027, at Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City. The “start where you are” focus brings families and beginning homesteaders together for practical education, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and a vendor market. Find more information at www.thehomesteadevent.org.
