Calendar of Events

Come join us for the 56th annual on Saturday, December 14 at 3pm, Sunday, December, 15 at 3pm, and Monday, December, 16 at 7pm. The floor of the Civic Coliseum will become the towns of Nazareth and Bethlehem as we reenact the birth story of Jesus Christ in a 1 hour production featuring a 150 voice choir, a 150 member cast, a full orchestra, and a stable of live animals. Bring the entire family to celebrate together as we remind ourselves how the Prince of Peace entered this world.

Admission is free.
Doors will open 1 hour prior to show time.

http://knoxvillenativity.com/

Tour de Lights is presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville! Prepare to immerse yourself in holiday joy with Tour de Lights, the fantastic, free, and family-friendly holiday bike ride presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville. Tour de Lights serves as a unifying celebration, engaging neighborhoods, local businesses, and the community, who gather to bask in the festive atmosphere. We encourage all participants to get into the holiday spirit by decorating themselves and their bikes.

Email: bikewalkknox@gmail.com
https://www.bwknox.org/tourdelights

Tennessee Theatre presents National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Saturday, December 14, 8:00 PM.

Tickets at: https://am.ticketmaster.com/tenntheatre/buy/

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

The show for kids and kids at heart!
WDVX Kidstuff Live
Saturday, December 14th at 10am
Come see us for a free show at Visit Knoxville featuring Will Carter with host Sean McCollough

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Tea with Mrs. Claus & Company
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Bring the kids for a magical afternoon with Mrs. Claus on December 14, from 1-3 PM! They’ll get to make a special holiday craft, and listen to a reading of the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Plus, we have a very special surprise guest—Santa might just stop by for a visit!

We’ll have tea and other delicious drinks to enjoy, so there’s something for everyone!

Local Voices: Author Talks at the Historic Ramsey House is a year-long event that will spotlight a different author each month, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to explore the diverse talents shaping the region's literary landscape. Each month, attendees can expect engaging presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions with featured authors, providing an enriching experience for writers and book lovers of all ages.

For the month of December, Clement Moore will join us at our Tea & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus event. Mr. Moore will read his treasured story, "The Night Before Christmas".

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Reserve your seat now for a fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer.

https://www.ramseyhouse.org/system/events/view/86/local-voices-clement-moore-santa

Come to Norris Dam December 14 for a vintage evening celebrating the Christmas season! This event will feature warm drinks, live folk music, family-friendly crafts, silent auctions, a bonfire, and Santa is planning on making a visit. This free holiday event will be Saturday, December 14th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at the Lenoir Museum, Grist Mill, and Threshing Barn. Parking will be at the Lenoir Museum, located at 2121 Norris Freeway, with limited handicap accessible parking at the Rice Gristmill.

We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for local Norris food banks. Please consider bringing a canned food item to support your local community.

A silent pie auction will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Crosby Threshing Barn! Support Norris Dam State Park and take home a tasty treat; it's a win-win! You do NOT have to be present to win- winners will be announced or called at 7:00pm on the dot!
(If you wish to donate a pie for this auction, please email holly.frerichs@tn.gov)

Kiddos can meet at the bonfire pit in front of the Threshing Barn at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm to "Read with a Ranger" where one of our Park Rangers will read aloud a Christmas story. The Barn will also house "make your own ornament" stations!

Live music will be in the Lenoir Museum, along with historic crafts.

Norris Dam State Park, 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN 37828-3044
https://www.facebook.com/norrisdamstatepark

The WordPlayers presents a holiday season kick-off for the entire family: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! The WordPlayers is excited to present one of the most exciting holiday shows you and your family will ever see! Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! plays December 13 at 7:30 pm and December 14 and 15 at 2:30 pm at the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville. Tickets may be purchased online at https://wordplayers.org/tickets/ or at the door. Adults: $18, Youth (13-18): $12, Children (12 and under): $8. Group Rate: $2 off each ticket of 10 or more purchased in advance. For more information, please call 865-539-2490.

Junie B. Jones, a First Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Singalong and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park and written by Allison Gregory.

The WordPlayers is a 501(c) 3 faith-based theatre organization dedicated to providing high-quality productions for the Knoxville community.

Join Us For a

December 13th | Live Music | The Mix Messengers Jazz | 6 - 9 PM
December 14th | Winter Market & Meet Santa | 9 AM - 4 PM
December 15th | Santa, Live Music, Cookies, & Crafts | 1 - 8 PM

https://kernsfoodhall.com/events/

Candlelight Christmas Tours at Mabry Hazen House on Friday, December 13 from 6 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday, December 14 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Tours will be offered every thirty minutes.

See the historic house all lit by candlelight and decorated in a festive mix of historic and modern styles by our docents! Learn about the advent of Victorian Christmas in all its glory, join in classic Victorian parlor games, and celebrate the season with us.

Mabry-Hazen House’s holiday exhibit titled "Holiday Greetings: A Century of Christmas Cards” will return! Nearly 100 years of holiday cards addressed to the Hazen family will be on display for visitors to learn about this sentimental holiday tradition. Reproductions of Christmas cards from the collection will be available for sale.

Tickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/candlelight-christmas-tours-tickets-193984

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem–and the fun–when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!

Show Dates: Dec. 12-14, 2024
https://www.lytknox.com/2024-season

Join the Appalachian Ballet Company and Clara on a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. Principal Artists, Laura Morton La Russa and James La Russa will be taking the stage as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, as well as welcoming back guest artists, Aaron Smyth and Alexandre Gonzaga. This production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for all public performances conducted by ABC’s Music Director, Mr. James Fellenbaum.

At Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Saturday, December 7th 2024 Evening Performance 7pm
Sunday, December 8th 2024 Matinee Performance 3pm

At Clayton Center for the Arts
Friday, December 13th 2024 Evening Performance 7pm
Saturday, December 14th 2024 Matinee Performance 3pm

https://www.appalachianballet.org/tickets

Performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; and Sundays at 3 PM and 6 PM.

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids: probably the most inventively awful kids in history! You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdman’s collide with the Christmas story head on!

The play is performed by twenty-four talented young actors ages 8 to 16. The cast includes KCT veterans Vivienne Bullard as Imogene Herdman, Mason Cox as Leroy Herdman, Julian Daniel as Ollie Herdman, Desmond Gondo as Claude Herdman and Harper Monday as Gladys Herdman. Mother and Father will be played by Leeland Robbins and Quinton Stiffler respectively, while Luna Chavez will be playing Beth Bradley and Owen Bellamy will be playing Charlie Bradley. Joining them will be Connor Watters as Elmer and Rev. Hopkins, Lydia Komeshak as Mrs. Armstrong, and Chloe Beeler as Mrs. McCarthy. Also featured are KCT veterans Camila Herrera, Hogan Honeycutt, Saha Lau, Caroline Simmons, Sophia Stiffler, and Auden Tatler. Making their KCT debuts in this production are Luke Bounds, Laila Brown, Amelia Carroll, Lola Longmire, Julia Luehrs, and Camden Powell.

The show is directed by guest director Ashlee Latimer and designed by eleven student designers ages 10 to 16. 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