Calendar of Events

CARVE OUT THE DATE • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 • 10AM - 10PM
Local Vendors. Live Music. Soap Box Derby. Spooky Fun.

Join us for a fang-tastic time at our Haunted Street Fair on Saturday, October 26! It’ll be a spooktacular day filled with ghoulish delights and eerie entertainment. Don’t ghost us—be there or beware! Explore local vendors, delicious bites, soap box derby, Halloween fun, and live entertainment. Bring the whole family and experience the heart of our neighborhood come alive with excitement and celebration.

https://holleroo.co/

October 26 | 1-5 p.m. | CAC Beardsley Community Farm
1741 Reynolds Street, Knoxville, TN 37921

Join Beardsley Farm at their fun harvest festival. Enjoy free food from Real Good Kitchen, ice cream from Central Creamery, treats from Ham'N Goodys, live music, games and community resources.

https://uwgk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/harvest-festival.pdf

Fundraiser Supporting Children in Ukraine and East Tennessee! Come to The Cove at Concord Park on Saturday, October 26th, from 4:00–9:00 p.m. for an evening of traditional Korean and Ukrainian food, live music, and great company—all in support of causes that are bringing hope and support for children in Ukraine and East Tennessee. https://www.facebook.com/events/1190626448908169/

What to Expect:
• Global Cuisine: Korean BBQ and cupbap paired with Ukrainian traditional borscht (beat soup) and home-baked sourdough bread, prepared with love.
• Live Music: Enjoy performances by local musicians, students, and a special guest - a violinist from Ukraine.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole family! Children can participate in fun activities and even showcase their talents on stage. (Interested in performing? contact us by Wednesday, October 23rd, at KimchiPrincessKnox@gmail.com or contact@koloHUB.com or sign up here)

What we’re Supporting:
• Ukrainian Children: Help us fulfill the Christmas wishes of 200 children from the Kharkiv region who have lost parents or homes due to the ongoing war.
• Local Families in Tennessee: We are partnering with a Jonesborough (Washington County, TN) school to support 17 children from ten families affected by Hurricane Helene.

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can still support the initiative by donating to koloHUB here. If you'd like to contribute in other ways, feel free to contact us directly or share the information about the event with your friends, family, and colleagues! Together, we can bring hope and harmony to those who need it most. We look forward to seeing you there!

koloHUB (EIN: 88-4151098; www.koloHUB.com) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit organization. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.

With the arrival of fall, Muse Knoxville is excited to welcome families to a season of fun and learning with a lineup of engaging, fall-inspired programs and events throughout October. From hands-on activities to educational experiences, there’s something for every child to enjoy this season at Muse.

A PEEK AT WHAT’S IN STORE:
• FALLing for STEAM inspired weekly programming takeover - Oct. 8-20

• Murder Mystery at Muse - Oct.18 | 7pm - 10pm | 21+
Solve clues, enjoy delicious appetizers, and sip cocktails as you uncover the culprit in this thrilling 21+ event. A night of suspense, science, and intrigue awaits!

• Family Science Fair - Oct. 26 | 9:30am - 11:30am
We invite families to work together to design a science project and create those aha! moments.

• Sensory Trick or Treat Night - Oct. 31 |5pm-7pm
In partnership with the Autism Society of East Tennessee and Artisan Street Market, we aim to provide a FREE, safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly Halloween celebration for families.

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

The UAB October events are so good - it's scary. This month, join us for book club nights, author events, and more! Continue reading for a not-so-haunting selection of upcoming events!

Book Lovers Night
This event will take place on October 1 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Lakeshore Park. This is a free event.

Spooky Kids' Book Club
This event will take place on October 5 at 9:00am at our bookstore. This is a free event.

Ron Rash
This event will take place on October 4 at 6:00pm at East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot.

Storytime Saturdays
This event will take place on October 5 at 11:00am at Lawson McGee Library. This is a free event.

Poetry Night
This event will take place on October 10 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Jared Sullivan
This event will take place on October 17 at 6:00pm at the East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

24 Tales: an Anthology Reading
This event will take place on October 27 at 3:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Clare Gilmore
This event will take place on October 29 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

Every Wednesday, May 1 – November 20, 10 am – 1 pm
Market Square in downtown Knoxville

Every Saturday, May 4 – November 23, 9 am – 1 pm
Market Square, Union Avenue, and Market Street in downtown Knoxville

The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market managed by Nourish Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers’ Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services every Wednesday and Saturday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/