Calendar of Events

Performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; and Sundays at 3 PM.

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to get rid of the fox by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn. Ultimately, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends, all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.
Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

A weekend full of celebrating Dolly Parton, our queen of East Tennessee! The annual Dolly-themed festival encompasses artists, musicians, and do-gooders that Dolly has inspired throughout her rhinestone-studded career. Rhinestone Fest will take place on June 7-8 at various locations in and around the Old City, including the Rhinestone Market on June 8 on Jackson Ave. A family-friendly and free event!

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https://oldcityknoxville.org/rhinestonefest/

The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, inspired by the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tenn., will bring three nationally known storytellers to Oak Ridge June 7 and 8 with performances at the Historic Grove Theater.

The storytellers are Charlotte Blake Alston, Josh Goforth and Bil Lepp. Each uses the power of storytelling to entertain and educate audiences, with hilarious, exaggerated tales or with true stories that shed light on cultures and historic events.
All three storytellers will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Historic Grove Theater. Lovers of storytelling can attend all three shows and hear different tales at each one. Tickets to each event are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 17.

Tickets may be purchased at the Flatwater Tales website, https://flatwatertales.com. Tickets may also be purchased with cash or check at Calamity’s Coffee, 219 Jackson
Square, Oak Ridge.

https://flatwatertales.com

Three storytellers from the Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, are offering free, 35-minute shows the mornings of June 7 and 8 at the Oak Ridge Senior Center and Oak Ridge Public Library. Those interested in attending must sign up for free tickets on the festival’s website because of limited seating.

Oak Ridge Senior Center, 1405 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7. Josh Goforth will offer a “Taste of the Tales” and will jam, workshop style, with the center’s guitar group. The Senior Center welcomes adult visitors. Adults 18 and older are welcome to attend with or without a guitar for a foot-stomping good time.

Oak Ridge Senior Center, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Lepp, a popular and humorous
storyteller on the national circuit, will offer a taste of his witty tales. Adults 18 and older are welcome to attend.

Oak Ridge Public Library, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8.
Alston, described as enchanting, mesmerizing and captivating, will present a short
program for children 5 and older and their families.

Those interested in attending must sign up for free tickets at https://flatwatertales.com/ because of limited seating.

https://flatwatertales.com/

Knox County will once again host a series of free, friendly-family movie nights at several county parks this summer. Five screenings will be held at five different parks as part of the Sunset Cinema series. All screenings are free with activities beginning at 7 p.m. and the movies to begin at dusk.

June 7 - Elemental @ Carl Cowan Park
June 21 - Migration @ French Memorial Park
July 19 - Barbie @ Powell Station Park
August 2 - Little Mermaid @ Tank Strickland Park

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Visit www.knoxcounty.org/parks for a complete list of events taking place at county parks in the coming months.

June 7 - Pirates of the Carribean (PG-13)
June 22 - Terror in the Woods: Fright Night (R) and 30 Days of Night (R)
July 12 - Back to the Future (PG)​
Aug. 16 - Across the Universe (PG-13)
Aug. 30- The Muppet Movie (G)
Sept. 13 - Friday the 13th III (R)
Sept. 27 - Hunger Games (PG-13)
Oct. 4 - Scream (R)

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the fun. Doors open at 6pm and movies begin at dark (Spring/Summer~ 9pm. Fall months ~8:15 pm; movie start times are not exact). Food trucks and the Ijams beer garden will have tasty meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase. NO COOLERS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PLEASE. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times. These events are on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn. In case of inclement weather, a rain plan will be posted on the event page on the Ijams Calendar of Events and social media outlets. Tickets are $12 per person; Ijams and Central Cinema Members $10 (Special ticket pricing of $18 per person for Terror in the Woods includes the haunted trail from FrightWorks.) Space is limited per screening. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Please join us for the opening reception of our annual Art in the Gardens display. The theme for this year is “Stillness in Motion: A Dragonfly Exhibit”. Come mingle with the artists and tour the new garden installation on Friday, June 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

The project promotes community participation and artist collaboration and raises awareness and support for the Gardens. Forty-eight teen/adult artists have interpreted this year's theme, and fifty children have joined in on the fun, too! The children's pieces will be on display in the Children's Garden, the adult pieces will be on placed throughout the Gardens. The display will run until late September 2024. All pieces will then be sold in an online auction with all proceeds benefiting the UT Gardens, Knoxville.

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6/6 • Phenomenal Fireflies (SOLD OUT)
6/7 • Movies Under the Stars: Pirates of the Caribbean
6/7 • Evening Paddle
6/8 • Evening Paddle
6/8 • Phenomenal Fireflies (SOLD OUT)
6/9 • SoundBath Meditation
6/9 • Preserving the Harvest: Canning 102 (Pressure Canning)
6/9 • Self- Care Sunday Yoga
6/9 • Butterflies, Bees and Beetles
6/9 • Evening Paddle

And more!

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. Kid A’Riffic will be held on Wednesdays in June and July from 10am-1pm at a different park each week. Come enjoy making crafts, playing games and so much more while making fun memories over summer vacation. All activities are free!

June 5 - Baxter Ave Park & Fire Station #3, 204 E. Baxter Ave
June 12 - Chilhowee Park with Touch-A-Truck, 401 Lakeside St
June 26 - Fort Kid, 1049 World's Fair Park Drive
July 10 - Morningside Park, 1600 Dandridge Rd.
July 17 - Fountain City Park, 117 Hotel Rd.
July 24 - West Hills Park, 410 N. Winston Rd
July 31 - World's Fair Park, 910 World's Fair Park Dr.

*No events on June 19 and July 3

https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/kid_a__riffic_fun_in_the_park

Join us this summer for a museum experience that features weekly rotating themes – from “Backyard Exploration” to “Dig It! Dino Week” and more! Muse Pop celebrates the intersectionality of science and play through weekly programming and is included with your general admission ticket!

Backyard Exploration JUNE 3 – JUNE 7
Transportation Station JUNE 10 – June 14
Sky's the Limit JUNE 17 – JUNE 21
Storytime Summer JUNE 24 – JUNE 28
Totally Tech JULY 1 – JULY 5
Dig It! Dino Week JULY 8 – JULY 12

The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org

Get ready for an exciting kickoff to the 2024 season of the New Harvest Farmers Market! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 3-6 PM at New Harvest Park for a fantastic event packed with fun activities and fresh, local goods! Here's what's in store for you:
FARMERS MARKET: Explore a diverse array of local produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts, and more at our vibrant market stalls!
NOURISH MOVES: Lace up your sneakers and join us for the launch of the 2024 season of Nourish Moves! Learn more about how you can turn your steps into Produce Bucks by visiting nourishknoxville.org/nourish-moves/
SNAP & SNAP DOUBLING: shoppers with SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) are able to swipe their EBT cards at the info booth for tokens to spend on groceries at the market! Plus Nourish Knoxville will be doubling those dollars, up to $20/day, in Double Up Food Bucks tokens to spend on fresh fruits & vegetables! Learn more about this program at nourishknoxville.org/programs/snap/

Thursdays from 3 pm – 6 pm
New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/new-harvest/

Back to back family movies on the jumbotron beginning at 6pm, inflatable games for the kids in the grove pit, and a relaxing night out for the entire family every Tuesday from 6-9 PM.

We have games and toys for the kids to play with and climb all night while parents can come relax and enjoy free entertainment for the family! Movies range from some classics like "Honey, I shrunk the Kids" and "Aladdin" to recent hits like "Encanto" and "Inside Out."

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