A Complete Guide to Knoxville’s Festive Season: Nightly Fun Awaits!

The holiday season is officially among us, and the greater Knoxville area is bursting with festive cheer! From glowing light displays and holiday markets to family-friendly events and seasonal pop-ups, there’s something magical happening around every corner. Whether you’re planning a cozy night out, looking for a weekend adventure, or wanting to make new holiday traditions, Knoxville has you covered.

Stay in the loop and never miss a moment of the fun—find all event details, dates, and must-see spots inside the Connecting Knox App. Your guide to a festive Knoxville is just a tap away!

Don’t miss a night—these holiday events are happening all season long, and you’re invited to join in the fun!

1. Peppermint Trail

2. Elf on the Shelf Adventure

3. Festive in Farragut Trail

4. Light the Park

5. Festival of Lights at the Cove

6. Aspirations in Light

7. Light Up Lakeshore

8. Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show

Friday, December 5th

• WIVK Christmas Parade

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - College Night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Christmas Glass Workshop

• Christmas Movie Trivia at Hi-Wire

• Knoxville Ice Bears Home Game

• Frog & Toad Christmas Jazz

• Santa at the Sunsphere

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Fr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Krampusnacht at Schulz Brau

Saturday, December 6th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice

• Fountain City Christmas Parade

• Breakfast with the Grinch

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Fr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Cirque Dreams Holidaze in Knoxville

• Knoxville Holiday Market

• Christmas Extravaganza

• Appalachian Ballet Company's The Nutcracker with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

• Foothills Holiday Market

• Oak Ridge Christmas Market

• Winter Farmers Market

• GermanFest's Christkindlemarkt

• Kern's Winter Village

• Meet Santa

• Nikolastag at Schulz Brau

Sunday, December 7th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Sundae Funday

• Ijams 12th Annual Holiday Marketplace

• Kern's Winter Village

• Gingerbread House Decorating & Letters to Santa by MUSE

• Knoxville Holiday Market

• Triple Moon Yule Market

• A Holiday Tea-Infused Cookie Class & Exchange

• Pajamas & Prosseco | Christmas Trolly Celebration

• Appalachian Ballet Company's The Nutcracker with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• GermanFest's Christkindlemarkt

• XUL Christmas Market

• Frog & Toad Christmas Jazz

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

Monday, December 8th

• Knoxville Holidays on Ice - Ice Bears Night | Skate with Chilly & Ice Bear players

• Squirrel Nut Zippers' Christmas Caravan

• Campbell Station Inn Open House

Tuesday, December 9th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - 80's Night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Christmas Movie Night at Yee-Haw | Showing Elf

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Christmas at Safety City

• The Greatest Christmas on Earth

• Christmas Movie Trivia at Xul Downtown

Wednesday, December 10th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Swiftee Night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Rick Shuler's Rocky Mountain High Experience

• Pitch-A-Friend | Pitchmas

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Movie in the Market | Showing Polar Express

• 'Elf' Trivia at XUL Hardin Valley

Thursday, December 11th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - College Night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Wheels of Joy

Friday December 12th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice

• Campbell Station Skate

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Stack the Sleigh at the West Town Mall

• Lady Vols Holiday Party

• Holly Jolly Hoedown at Walnut Springs Winery

• Candlelight Christmas Tours at Mabry-Hazen House

• Bike Christmas Light Contest

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Holiday Movie Magic at the Tennessee Theatre | Showing It's A Wonderful Life

• Dark Market's Krampuslauf Market & Krampus Parade

• Candlelight Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia

• Winter Notes & Warm Light | Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 13th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice

• Campbell Station Skate

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Cheers & Cheer Holiday Market

• Tour de Lights

• Kern's Winter Village

• Wreaths Across America, Knoxville National Cemetery

• Wreaths Across America, East TN State Veterans Cemetery

• Yule in the Smokies

• Holi-Slay Drag Show

• Halls Christmas Market

• Breakfast in the Barn

• The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville

• Pentatonix - Christmas in the City Tour

• Winter Farmers Market

• Holiday Movie Magic at the Tennessee Theatre | Showing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

• Pickin' on Christmas with Evie and the Elves

• Candlelight Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia

• Smokey Claus

• Characters, Cartoons, and Cheer

• Oak Ridge Academy of Dance Holiday Spectacular

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Holiday Linocut Card Workshop

Sunday, December 14th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Sundae Funday

• Campbell Station Skate

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Meet Santa @ Kern's

• Winter Market at Biddle Farms

• Chris Renzama: Christmas in the Midwest Tour

• Santa Paw: Pet Photos with Santa

• Christmas Craft Class with Knoxville Arts Center

• Holiday Afternoon Tea

• AMBC Holidat Soiree!

• Frog & Toad Christmas Jazz

• Santa Shuffle

• Paint & Sip | The Mean One at Walnut Springs Winery

• Holiday Movie Magic at the Tennessee Theatre | Showing Home Alone

Monday, December 15th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Ice Bears Night | Skate with Chilly & Ice Bears players

• The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville

• Frog & Toad Christmas Jazz

Tuesday, December 16th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - 90's Night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Christmas at Safety City

• Knoxville Jazz Orchestra's Swingin' Christmas with Simon Moullier

• 'Elf' Trivia at Orange Hat Brewing (Hardin Valley)

Wednesday, December 17th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Disney Favorites Nights

• Campbell Station Skate

• Christmas Trivia at XUL Hardin Valley

• Movie in the Market | Showing Elf

Thursday, December 18th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - College Night

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Campbell Station Skate

• 'Elf' Trivia at Orange Hate Brewing (East)

Friday December 19th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• 39th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert

• Holiday Trivia at Printshop Beer Co

• Cookies & Milk with Santa

• Appalachian Equality Chorus | Spirits & Sparkle

• Campbell Station Skate

• Gingerbread Decorating Competition

• 'Twas the Night with No Parents

• Knoxville Ice Bears Home Game

• Talmi Entertainment's Nutcracker!

• Visit with Santa

Saturday, December 20th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Skate Party

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Campbell Station Skate

• 39th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr | Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Pictures with Santa at Orange Hat

• ‘Twas The Night Before Yule Market

• Christmas Bird Count | Guided Bird Hike

• Winter Farmers Market

• Oak Ridge Christmas Market

• A Christmas Carol | Clarence Brown Theatre

• Kern's Winter Village

• Santa Corgi Races

• Appalachian Equality Chorus | Spirits & Sparkle

Sunday, December 21st

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Sundae Funday

• Schulz Brau's Christkindlesmarkt

• Campbell Station Skate

• 39th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr - Knoxville Children's Theatre

• Winter Solstice Wander

• Ullr Fest

Monday December 22nd

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Ice Bears Night | Skate with Chilly & Ice Bears players

• Mike McGill's 13th Annual Christmas Spectacular

• Frog & Toad Christmas Jazz

• Kid's Christmas Bingo

Tuesday December 23rd

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Christmas from all decades night

• Campbell Station Skate

• Christmas Trivia at XUL Downtown

Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Twas the Day before Christmas theme

Thursday, December 25th - Christmas Day

Friday December 26th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Skate Party

• Campbell Station Skate

• Knoxville Ice Bears Home Game

Saturday, December 27th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Skate Party

• Campbell Station Skate

• A Drag Queen Christmas

Sunday, December 28th

• Knoxville's Holidays on Ice - Sundae Funday

• Campbell Station Skate

• Paint & Sip | Cheers to 2026 at Walnut Springs Winery