Community Events Across the knoxville area
Sometimes the best support is simply being around people who understand the journey.
This calendar highlights social events happening across the Knoxville region and surrounding East Tennessee communities, offering individuals in recovery opportunities to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment.
From outdoor activities and community fairs to volunteer opportunities and local gatherings, there are many ways to build meaningful connections and strengthen recovery.
Find your people. Show up. Stay connected.
Dogwood Arts Festival
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville!
Fun K-Town 2026
Fun K-Town is like family game night, except now your family is a few hundred people who love board games, and you've got almost 1000 games to choose from!
Knoxville Book Festival
Book lovers, join us at the Knoxville Convention Center for Knoxville Book Festival May 2-3!
4th Annual East Tennessee Renaissance Faire
Step back in time at the 4th Annual East Tennessee Renaissance Faire
Smoky Mountain Memorial Ride
Make plans now to join us on May 24, 2026 for the Smoky Mtn Memorial Ride. The ride will be 65 mile escorted ride from Downtown Seveirville to the Clinch Mountain Veterans Overlook. Email for information @ smokymtnmemorialride@gmail.com
KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival
Get ready for a day bursting with color, creativity, and community as Dogwood Arts transforms Emory Place into an open-air art and music experience.
Food and Music Fest 2026
Prepare for a culinary celebration at the Great Smoky Mountain Food Fest!
Here's the Scoop Ice Cream Festival
I scream, YOU scream, we ALL scream for ICE CREAM!!
Rossini Festival
Knoxville’s biggest celebration of arts, culture, and community returns!
2 Year Anniversary Outdoor Concert
Join us in celebrating our 2nd Anniversary with an outdoor concert festival
Wild Wheels
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure at Wild Wheels—where horsepower meets the animal kingdom!
ABR's Rockin' For the Rescue Concert
We are so excited to announce ABR's First Annual Rocking for the Rescue Benefit Concert on Sunday March 29th, 2026.
Pickle Festival: Knoxville
Get ready to pucker up, because the Pickle Festival Year 2 is coming!
Spring Outdoor Market
Join us for our annual Spring Outdoor Market on Saturday, March 28 from 10-3pm!
Knox Shamrock Fest
The Knox Shamrock Fest & Lucky Kidney Run is a celebration hosted by the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation.
Lucky Kidney Run
East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race to the South side of Knoxville!
19th Annual Mardi Growl
Mardi Growl is one of our favorite traditions and benefits the more than 11,000 pets that need care annually at Young-Williams Animal Center.
Knoxville AnimeDay 2026
Our show is the one day mini-convention that brings all your anime/manga needs to you without all the hassle or extra expense associated with other conventions.
27th Annual International Festival
Join us for our 27th annual International Festival, a Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge tradition!
Appalachian WordFest
Appalachian WordFest is a one-day event celebrating the creativity emerging from our beloved Appalachian Mountains by bringing together authors, young poets, publishers, and book lovers.
North Knoxville Community Cleanup and Tree Planting
The eighth annual North Knoxville Community Cleanup and Tree Planting
Cupid's Chase 5K Knoxville
Every February, this national race series celebrates Community Options’ founding.
Japanese New Year Celebration
Join us for a joyful Japanese New Year Celebration at Market Square on
Love Local Market
Join us for a market located INSIDE of foothills mall in the heart of Maryville TN!
Lucky Dog Guitars
3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Guitar and Music EXPO will take place on January 24, 2026 from 10am-5pm.
7th Annual- A Hike to Remember "22"
A suicide prevention initiative that combats a complex problem by proclaiming a simple message, "You Are Valuable!"
42nd Annual Cabin Fever Car & Motorcycle Show
Come join us for the 42nd Annual Cabin Fever Car & Motorcycle Show!
Daisy's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of Daisy’s Non-alcoholic Bar & Bottle Shop
Santa Corgi Race
Get ready for the cutest competition of the season! Barrelhouse is proud to present the inaugural Santa Corgi Race!