Calendar of Events
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge: Creative Kids Fest
Category: Culinary arts, food, Dance, movement, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fundraisers, Kids, family and Music
Children’s art activities and dance performances will be among the activities planned for the first-ever Creative Kids Fest from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday, April 5, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Dr. Activities will be based in the museum’s gym and the Kids Go Green! Environmental Center and Gardens. Flamenco Dance Academy of West Knoxville and Creative Edge Dance Studio of Oak Ridge will perform in the gym. Individual art activities in the gym include flower crowns, bird nest mixed media, thumbprint collages, crazy hair self-portraits, henna hand art, and birthday cake washi tape collages. Collaborative art activities in the gym include a flower mural, Kandinsky circles, squish painting, a 3D mobile sculpture, and decorating a museum bench. Activities in the Kids Go Green! Environmental Center and Gardens include music, en plein air painting, and flower seed spreading to help the museum’s pollinator garden. Exhibits will be open throughout the Museum. A low sensory area will be provided by Xander’s Place.
As part of the Week of the Young Child celebrated April 5 - 11 across the country, the Children’s Museum is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives. The Creative Kids Fest is supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
The Creative Kids Fest is free with Museum admission: $10 for adults, $9 for veterans, $8 for children 3 - 17, $5 for seniors 62 and older, and $5 for educators with school I.D. Children 2 and younger, Children’s Museum members, and Museums for All participants receive free admission.
The Children’s Museum, offering children and families the opportunity for learning through play, is open from 10 am- 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 - 4 pm Sunday. For more information, see the Children’s Museum website at https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/ or call (865) 482-1074.
SalsaKnox Dance Company: Salsa Parties
Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement and Meetup
Knoxville’s ONLY Salsa Party With 2 Instructors Teaching Lead & Follow—All for Just $10! Master your salsa and bachata basics before the party starts—get top-notch instruction from both lead and follow perspectives in a single class! No Partner Needed—Perfect for Beginners & Seasoned Dancers.
Friday Salsa Party Schedule inside Monday Night Proofing Co at Kern's Food Hall
9:00 PM–Salsa Class, 9:30 PM–Bachata Class, 10:00 PM–1:00 AM–Social Dancing
Price: $10 cover, Includes both dance lessons and the party—no hidden fees.
EVERY SATURDAY SALSA PARTY at Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff
Date: Every Saturday!, Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and fun with this incredible dance experiences in one location! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy.
Information: info@salsaknox.com or (865) 455-3658. https://www.salsaknox.com/
