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Please say, “I found it in the Kids’ Directory.” Thanks! 5 • Free in-home estimates. • Locally owned and operated. • Free boxes with any local move. • The highest quality at affordable prices. • Full service: Packing, Storage, Moving. • 1 hour notice. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. foxmovingknoxville.com 865.437.5555 Get a no-obligation in-home moving quote at: foxmovingknoxville.com THE MOVING COMPANY KNOXVILLE TRUSTS 5% OFF ANY LOCAL MOVE Open Nights and Weekends Emory Center 207 East Emory Rd. 865.343.6980 SevierCenterOutpatient 502 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. 865.280.6525 West Campus 1025 Childrens Way 865.541.8379 BlountCenterOutpatient 352 Fountain View Cir. 865.518.0994 Urgent Care ChildrensHospitalUrgentCare.com 828.689.4111 | skiwolfridgenc.com 578 Valley View Circle | Mars Hill | NC | 28754 Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, conveniently located just 5 miles off I-26 and 30 minutes north of Asheville is Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. This family oriented resort has tremendous offerings for the ski and snowboard enthusiast from beginner to expert slopes. The Wolf Snow Sports School offers private and group lessons for skiers and snowboarders. The lodge overlooking the slopes offers 3 fireplaces, cafeteria, gift shop, rental shop and group sales department. Come and visit us!
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play your part in Read City’s “All Together Now” Tour! Mayor Jacobs has challenged us to go platinum by reading one million hours. To join, pick up your reading record at the library. When you’ve read 36 hours, return for your prize. ONE TIME ONLY IN KNOX COUNTY! EMBRACE YOUR SOUND. ALL SEATS RESERVED 2 0 2 3 READING CHALLENGE AT THE LIBRARY
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New Year’s Day 5K Run/Walk • Sun, Jan 1, 8:30 – 10:15 AM
2260 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. Sponsored by Tennessee Sports Medicine Group. Includes the following events: 5K, New Year’s Day 5k-Virtual, and Kids Run. For information visit RunSignUp.com
Ice Chalet • Holiday Schedule: ChaletIceRinks.com. 865-588-1858. Sunday, January 1 1:30-3:30; 4:30-6:30. 6:45 Pick up Hockey. Monday, January 2 1:30-3:30; 4:30-6:30; 7:30-9:30 pm. 9:45 Pick up Hockey. Tuesday, January 3rd- January 8th 1:30-3:30; 4:30-6:30; 7:30-9:30 pm. Sunday, January 8 - 1:30-3:30; 4:30-6:30 pm Regular Schedule: Monday-Thursday 1-3:15pm Public Session. Friday 2-5:30pm and 7:00-9:00pm Public Session. Saturday 2:00-5:00pm Public Session. 5:00-6:45pm Public Session or Private Rental Available. 6:45-9:00pm Public Session. Sunday 1-3:15pm Public Session
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort Specials. Home Schoolers (Tues-Thurs) – $65 Lift Ticket, Rental and Beginner Group Lesson (for ages 8 and up and at the following times: 9am or 1pm). $50 Lift ticket and rental. Rates are for the Day Area Pass 9am-4:30pm. *State registration card required*
Snow Day Special – Students and Teachers of K-12 schools closed due to snow (listed on WLOS School closing page): $15 lift tickets, $10 ski or snowboard and $15 Beginner Group lessons (for ages 8 and up). *Valid for Day Session only. Proof of residency must be presented (school ID, report card, letter from school, parents drivers license).
After School Ski & Snowboard Program – For ski and snowboard students of all abilities from ages 8 – 17. Group Lessons from 1pm2:30pm. After each lesson, all participants are invited to ski and snowboard on their own until the slopes close at 4:30pm. Session 1: January 8, 22 and 29, 2023. Session 2: February 5, 12 and 26, 2023. Please contact the Group Sales office at 828.689.4111 to register.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
• Saturday, Jan 7 12:30-4:30pm • Sunday, Jan 8, 2:30 – 6:30 pm
Thompson-Boling Arena 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way #202, Knoxville, TN. For more information visit VivadSeats.com
CATS - Young Actors Edition • Jan 13, 7-9, Jan 14, 2-4, Sat, Jan 14, 7 – 9 PM, Jan 15 2-4 Presented by Clayton Center for the Arts at Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 Young Actors Edition, is produced by The Primary Players Children’s Theatre Group. For more information visit ClaytonArtsCenter.com
Cedar Springs Weekday School • February 22 * 8:30-2:30pm
Call 865-291-5252 to schedule a tour. Online Public Registration
Nourish Kids - WFM • Sat, Jan 21, 10 AM – 2 PM Market Square, 18 Market Square, Knoxville, TN. Winter Farmers’ Market Nourish Kids is here with free activities, samples, and $5 to spend on produce at the farmers’ market. For more information visit nourishknoxville.org
Sonlight Academy • February 9th from 9:30-Noon 12915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. 865-278-7687 Christcov.org/sonlight-academy. Registration for 2023-2024 opens to the public in person. Sonlight Academy - two day/week program from 9am to 2pm located at Christ Covenant Church in Farragut. For more information or to set up a tour, contact Jana at jthomas@christcov.org
Safe Sitters Class at E. Tennessee Children’s Hospital Sat, January 21st & February 18th • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Located in the Discovery Innovation Simulation Center. Participants must be ages 11-14. For more info and to register visit etch.com
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
Urban Air Parks: Open Play. 9626 Kingston Pike. www.UrbanAirParks.com. Special Play Hours: Sunday, Jan 1: 12pm-7pm, Mon., Jan 2 – Thurs, Jan 5: 11am-8pm, Fri, Jan 6: 11am-9pm. Regular Open Play Hours: Mon. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tues. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wed. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thurs. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Fri. 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sun 12:00 PM - 7:00
Sunsphere Observation Deck • Observation Deck Hours: Tuesday-Friday-10:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday9:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday-12:00PM-4:00PM
The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Closed on Mondays.
Blount Mansion tours
The birthplace of Tennessee and home to US Constitution signer William Blount at 200 W. Hill Avenue. Free tours to children ages 6-17 accompanied by an adult on the first Tuesday of each month (ages 5 and under are always free.) Visit BlountMansion.org. Homes of Knoxville Combo Ticket: $25. Combo Ticket includes single admission to Blount Mansion, Mabry-Hazen House, Crescent Bend, Marble Springs State Historic Site, James White’s Fort, Historic Ramsey House, and Historic Westwood. For information go to hhknoxville.org
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES (STORYTIMES, ETC)
Knox County Public Library - Multiple Branches
Baby Bookworms Story Times Jan 12, 19 & 25 10:30-11:00am at Lawson McGhee Library
Preschool Story Times Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11:00- 11:130am at Lawson McGhee Library
Toddler Storytime Wed, Jan 4, 11, 26 from 10:15 – 11:00 AM Bearden Branch Library Check out the website for story times, events, & fun activities for little ones at branches across the Knoxville area. For more information visit www.KnoxCountyLibrary.org
Tuesdays
• 10am-Childrens Museum of Oak Ridge
461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org Bring your kids to Toddler’s Playtime, also known as Mom’s Club! Moms, dads, grandparents, & caregivers all are welcome.
Thursdays • 10am – Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. Musical Mornings. Bring children ages 0-4 years old!
Thursdays (2nd & 4th at Cokesbury Center, 1st & 3rd • Thursdays at LaFollette Rec Center) • 10am Cokesbury (tr (9908 Kingston Pike)
LaFollette Recreation Center (300 W Beech St. LaFollette) (865) 329-5883. www.mcnabbcenter.org/service/mother-goose Mother Goose Program, 3rd Thursday of each month. Teaching crucial interaction in the formative first steps of an infant’s life. Children up to age 5. $5.00 per session (season passes available)
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Dine on a Dime
MONDAY
Pero’s on the Hill
7706 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 694-6900. www.perosonthehill.com
$1 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée); $2 personal pizzas for kids. All Day
Texas Roadhouse
3071 Kinzel Way, Knoxville, TN 37924. (865) 540-4150. www.texasroadhouse.com
$0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Zaxby’s
11636 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. (865) 671-1222. www.zaxbys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
TUESDAY
Chick-fil-A (Kingston Overlook)
9646 Kingston Pike, 37922 865-691-7400
Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal 5:30-7:30
Chick-fil-A Turkey Creek
10916 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 675-7400. www.cfarestaurant.com/turkeycreek
Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal). 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fazoli’s
9515 Kingston Pike 865-694-1162 5-8:00. 2 Kids Meals for $0.99 each (12 and under) with purchase of 1 adult entree
Moe’s Southwest Grill
11322 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-6637. www.moes.com
$0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Pizza Inn
5420 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 357-7499. www.pizzainn.com
Free Kids Buffet (with the purchase of an adult buffet). All Day S & S Cafeteria
4808 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-5191. www .sscafeterias.com
$0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée), Dine-in Only. 4-8:00pm
Texas Roadhouse
11001 Turkey Creek Drive, 865-392-9150
$0.99 Kids Meal with adult entree. 5:30-8:00
Uncle Maddios’ Pizza 2052 Town Center Blvd. 865-692-2426
Free kids pizza with the purchase of regular pizza
WEDNESDAY
Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina
215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com
Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day
El Metate Mexican Restaurant
4221 Sam Walton Way Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 922-0867. www.caminorestaurantgroup.com
$2.99 Kids Meal (drink included). All Day
Firehouse Subs
All Locations. www.firehousesubs.com
2 Free Kids Meals (w/ purchase of 1 med. sub combo). After 4pm
Jason’s Deli
2120 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 247-5222
133 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923. (865) 357-3354. www.jasonsdeli.com
$0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 4-9:00pm.
McAlister’s Deli
232 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 769-5001
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 974-2823
2758 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921. (865) 938-4300
www.mcalistersdeli.com
2 Free Kids Meals (with the purchase of an adult entrée). After 5pm
THURSDAY
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen
812 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-7735
4320 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 579-1123 9335 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 694-6036 www.captainds.com
Two $0.99 Kids Meals with the purchase of adult entree. All Day
El Chico
116 Cedar Lane. 865-687-4242
$0.99 Kids Meal with adult meal purchase. All Day
SATURDAY
Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina
215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com
Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day
Moe’s Southwest Grill
1800 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 637-2700 9450 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 470-2844. www.moes.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Steak ‘n Shake
500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com 1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day
SUNDAY
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 11483 Parkside Dr #202, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-8227. www.dickeys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal of $10 or more). All Day
El Chico
116 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912. (865) 687-4242. www.elchico.com $1.25 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). 10 & under. All Day
Nama Sushi Bar
506 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 633-8539 5130 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 588-9811 www.namasushibar.com
Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 12pm-3pm
Pelancho’s Mexican Restaurant 1516 Downtown W Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 694-9060. www.pelanchos.com
$0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Steak ‘n Shake
500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com
1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day
Zaxby’s
11636 Parkside Drive .10% off by showing church bulletin
EVERY DAY OR ALMOST Cici’s Pizza 8414 Kingston Pike 865-200-8361 Kids 3 & Under eat for $0.99
117 Cedar Lane Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2870 3050 South Mall Road Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 524-9114 8077 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 691-5885 364 Fountain View Circle Alcoa, TN 37701 (865) 379-9424 11036 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-4244 www.ocharleys.com. Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Qdoba Mexican Grill 7339 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 588-3333. www.qdoba.com $0.99 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). Wed, Sat & Sun ONLY Shoney’s
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Schedule a tour to discover why Christian Academy of Knoxville has consistently been voted one of the BEST private schools in Knoxville! Reach out to schedule your tour today: (865) 813-4CAK or admissions@cakmail.org
www.cakwarriors.com or 865-813-4CAK 529 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Upcoming
March 13-17th June 12-16th June 19-23rd
Camp CBA is a day camp experience at Clayton-Bradley Academy for 5-year-olds through 8th graders.
Each week has a theme and students rotate through a variety of fun and educational classes. Ask questions and register with Sheli Voorhees at: voorheess@claytonbradleyacademy.org
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Full Day Sonlight Academy is a Christian, two day/week program located at Christ Covenant Church in Farragut.
a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday option from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for 2023-2024 opens to the public in person on February 9th from 9:30-noon. For more information or to set up a tour, contact Jana at jthomas@christcov.org Sonlight Academy
Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934
www.christcov.org/sonlight-academy
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Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.
Each year we provide special events that promote our dedication to our young people, our community and our sponsors. By all of us working together, with a 100% effort, our young peoples’ futures are destined to be great!
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