Community Events Across The upper cumberland
Sometimes the best support is just being around people who get it.
This calendar highlights social events happening across East Tennessee that offer a chance for addicts in recovery to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy everyday life in a welcoming environment.
From outdoor activities and community fairs to volunteer days and local gatherings, there’s something for everyone.
Find your people. Show up. Stay connected.
2026 Cupid's Chase 5K
Every February, this national race series celebrates Community Options’ founding. Last year, over 11,000 runners nationwide joined us, creating a fantastic crowd and raising funds to provide housing and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We welcome runners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs and sponsors to be part of our 18th annual race!
No Veteran Alone on Christmas
The Post will be providing a meal and fellowship for veterans and their families on Christmas day.
Family Gingerbread Building Contest
Join us for a fun evening of Gingerbread Building and Christmas activities!
Kids Cookies and Cocoa Christmas Party
All kids ages 6th grade and below are invited to join us for a Cookies & Cocoa Christmas Party!!
Story Time and Hot Cocoa with Mrs Cocoa
Wear your favorite PJs and snuggle up with a warm cup of our specially crafted hot cocoa as Mrs. Claus weaves her favorite Christmas tales.
Sidewalk Prophets Great Big Family Christmas
A joy-filled Christmas concert with Sidewalk Prophet’s original holiday music
Coca-Cola Santa Visit at Food City
Santa's spreading festive cheer at a Food City near you! Join the holiday fun and snap a pic with the man in red.
2025 Chirstmas Business After Hours
The annual Christmas Business After Hours is back this year on December 9th!
Cookeville Community Tree Lighting in Dogwood Park
Start the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree-Lighting and Celebration Service
5th Annual Grinch Festival
Take a stroll through Whoville and meet 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 Dec. 7-8!
Trauma Informed Yoga
Join us for Trauma-Informed Yoga each Wednesday at Grove Healing Collective!
Santa Claus Meet and Greet
Santa Claus is coming to The Slice. Swing by for photos with Santa, pizza and half price games!
Putnam County "Christmas on the Square"
2nd Annual Christmas on the Square event, Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Story Time and Hot Cocoa with Mrs. Clause
Join Us for a Cozy Enchantment with Mrs. Claus!
The 77 Experience
Come experience all the major hits one more time from one of the greatest years for music, 1977.
Omnicon 2025: Splat Fest
Omnicon is Cookeville's answer to Comic Con! A multi genere fandom event full of: Cosplay, Games, Vendors, Music, Guests and more!
Inaugural Bethlehem Bazaar
Come join us for a festive day full of unique vendors & holiday shopping, live nativity, food & fellowship.
30th Anniversary Celebration- Remix and Mingle
You're invited to the party of the year!
Join us as we celebrate 30 amazing years of building hope with Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity — and help us kick off the next 30!
Our Remix & Mingle Celebration is a ticketed family-friendly event packed with fun for all ages:
90’s-themed snacks
Face painting
Balloon art
And so much more!
Tickets are just $10 and available now on our website — don’t miss it!
Let’s celebrate the past and build the future together
Community Cookout
Join Us for our Annual Community Cookout Day!!
Saturday, 11/8 from 11am-2pm
Flapjacks and Lumberjacks Fall Fun Fest
Join us at Cookeville Church of the Nazarene for Flapjacks & Lumberjacks, a free family fall event filled with fun for all ages!
Cookeville Blues Jam
Please join us on Nov 5, to celebrate ten years of this event that has been part of the foundation of the West Side music scene!
November Full Moon Tea Gathering
Come gather, drink tea, and/or spill it just a small gathering to build community. Blessed Be Y'all
Halloweenie
Calling all WIENERS to Dirty Girls Nursery for a WEENIE Race, SAUSAGE parade and best dressed WIENER (costume contest).
Relay for Life Festival of Hope
Relay For Life Festival - October 24th at the Cumberland Co Complex beginning at 5pm. Come join the fun at this 80’s themed festival!!