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Things to Do in Knoxville This October

7 days ago
7 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Written by Christina Kobel, The Knox Realtor





Looking for October Events in Knoxville? Look no further! Whether you love crafting, craft beer, or movies with witchcraft, you'll find something worth your time on this list.

If you're still in the stretch where the boxes are unpacked but the town doesn't feel like yours, I wrote about making friends in Knoxville too. Picking one thing off this list is a good place to start.


As I'm not the planner of any of these events, please check the original sites for costs, possible changest, and any questions you may have.


Like what you see but can't make it the day of the event? Click the links. Many of these events happen more than once in October, but I only include them once to keep my list trim & useable.


Halloween Fun in Knoxville

You'll notice I don't have any Halloween events in this list. Don't worry, I didn't ghost you! Click here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, ghost tours, and more on a map, so you can find what to do for Halloween closest to you. There are so many choices, it just might scare you...


This Week

Next Week

  • Taste of Monroe: Monday, October 12, 4:30 to 7:30 PM on North College Street in Madisonville. $15.

  • Likes to Leads with Hilary Kilgore: Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 to 11:30 AM on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. Free.

  • Silent Book Club: Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville. Free. Bring whatever you're reading.

  • Infant CPR and AED Class: Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Executive Park Drive in Knoxville. $75. A Red Cross class.

  • Windrock Park Fall Jam: Thursday, October 15, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Windrock Park in Oliver Springs. Listed as free. Check the park's page for the full schedule.

  • Goat Golf for Charity: Thursday, October 15, 8:30 AM on South Singleton Road in Rockford. $125. I have questions, and I assume the goats do too.

  • Coffee with Christians: Saturday, October 17, 7:00 to 10:00 on Kenesaw Avenue in Knoxville. By donation. A benefit for Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee.

  • Reptile Expo: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway. $12 for adults, $5 for kids.

  • Home and Garden Show: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway. Free. Worth a lap if a new house came with a project list.

  • Upper Cumberland Bigfoot Fest: Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Livingston Road in Crossville. $10.

  • Pop Up Witch Dance: Saturday, October 17, 1:15 PM on Randolph Road in Oak Ridge. Free.

  • Live Music at 35 North: Saturday, October 17, 8:00 to 11:00 PM at 35 North on Kingston Pike in Farragut. Free.

  • Paint Night at Token Game Tavern: Sunday, October 18, 2:00 to 5:00 PM on North Seven Oaks Drive in Knoxville. $20.


Week of October 19

Week of October 31

  • Walking Dead Trivia: Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 PM at Orange Hat Brewing on Hardin Valley Road. Free. This one is in my own backyard.

  • Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair: Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Airport Road in Gatlinburg. $12.

  • The Red Clay Strays: Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 PM at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville. Tickets from $66.

  • Starlight Movie and Dinner Night: E.T.: Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Ancient Lore Village on Sevierville Pike. $49.

  • Monster Mash Ballroom Bash: Thursday, October 29, 6:00 to 10:00 PM on Sequoyah Road in Loudon. Free. A ballroom dance class with a Halloween theme.

  • Whiskey Row Tasting Class: Thursday, October 29, 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Tazewell Pike in Knoxville. $49.

  • Harriman Horror Movie Fest: Thursday, October 29, 7:00 PM on North Roane Street in Harriman. Free.

  • Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show: Friday, October 30, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway. $7. The guild's 60th annual show.

  • Victorian Mourning and Funeral Practices: Friday, October 30, 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Mars DeBusk Parkway in Harrogate. Free. A history talk timed nicely for the night before Halloween.

  • Songs From the Crypt: Friday, October 30, 7:00 PM on Randolph Road in Oak Ridge. $20. A night of Halloween hits.

  • Four Leaf Peat: Friday, October 30, 7:30 to 9:30 PM on Miser Station Road in Louisville. Tickets from $50. A traditional Irish band from right here in Tennessee.

  • Skyfest: Saturday, October 31, noon to close at Crafty Bastard Brewery on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville. $25. Live music all day on Halloween.


Frequently asked questions


What free things can I do in Knoxville this October?

About 20 events on this list are free. They include Movie on the Lawn: Ghostbusters on October 7, the Home and Garden Show on October 17, the Knoxville Buddy Walk on October 25, Walking Dead Trivia at Orange Hat Brewing on October 27, and the Harriman Horror Movie Fest on October 29.


What is there to do in Knoxville on Halloween night 2026?

Halloween falls on Saturday this year. Skyfest runs from noon to close on October 31 at Crafty Bastard Brewery on Kingston Pike, with live music all day. Trick or treat times are set neighborhood by neighborhood, so check your own community's page for those. If you want more Halloween events, check my Halloween map here.


Are prices and times on this list accurate?

Hopefully. Everything here reflects what organizers had posted as of October 6, 2026, and details do change. Each listing links to its source, so confirm the time, price, and location there before you head out. Weather can also affect the events on the day.


Will you do this list again in November?

Yes, this is a recurring monthly feature that I pull together. If you want a reminder, sign up for my newsletter at christinatheknoxrealtor.com. It's a physical mailer instead of an email, so it lands in your actual mailbox and includes a few highlighted events and a monthly directory of local spots (like farmstands or pumpkin patches).


So, which one is going on your calendar? And if you know about something good that I missed, tell me. I'd love to add it.


Christina Kobel is a Realtor and Affiliate Broker with Knox Home Group in West Knoxville, Tennessee. Find her on Tik Tok and Instagram as Christina The Knox Realtor. Learn more or get in touch at www.christinatheknoxrealtor.com.

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