Guide to Knoxville’s Holiday Events
Get ready for a month filled with holiday magic in Knoxville! From downtown festivities to classic performances, here’s your comprehensive guide to holiday events happening around the city.
Downtown Festivities
Peppermint Trail
Dates: November 29 – January 5
Location: Market Square
Follow marked trails through downtown to find special peppermint treats at local shops. Perfect for an afternoon of holiday shopping and snacking.
Holidays on Ice
Dates: November 29 – January 5
Location: Market Square
Lace up your skates and glide across Market Square’s outdoor ice rink under twinkling lights.
Elf on the Shelf Adventure
Dates: November 29 – January 5
Location: Downtown Knoxville
Start at the Knoxville Visitor Center to get your North Pole Pass, then hunt for elves throughout downtown. A great activity for families with kids.
Special Events
WIVK Christmas Parade
Date: December 5
Location: South Gay Street
Join the annual parade downtown for floats, music, and holiday cheer.
Tour De Lights Parade
Date: December 13
Location: 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave
Bring your bike and join others for a festive ride through downtown with decorated bicycles.
Christmas in the Cave
Dates: Weekends December
Location: Cherokee Caverns
See holiday lights in a whole new way as they illuminate cave formations.
Family Activities
Christmas Lantern Express
Dates: November 28 – December 23
Location: Three Rivers Rambler Train
Take a two-hour train ride with Santa, complete with stories and holiday treats.
Shows and Performances
A Christmas Carol
Dates: November 20 – December 20
Location: Clarence Brown Theater
Watch Scrooge’s transformation in this timeless holiday tale.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Date: December 6
Location: Tennessee Theater
Experience holiday magic with this family-friendly circus performance.
Clayton Holiday Concert
Dates: December 19-21
Location: Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Celebrate the 38th year of this beloved holiday concert.
Nutcracker Ballet
Date: December 19-20
Location: Tennessee Theater
Watch this classic ballet bring Christmas Eve magic to life.
Movie Screenings at Tennessee Theater
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Date: December 13
Home Alone
Date: December 14
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