Knoxville Kids Directory - Sept/Oct 2022

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Includes all items listed. Guests can bring in their own cake, cupcakes, cookie cake, single service ice cream cups and individual drinks. No other food is allowed to be brought into the Hall.

All packages include an hour and a half in the Urban Playground party rooms, admission to the museum and ball courts, invitations, tables, chairs, table decorations and a staff associate to assist during the party.

$16.00All-Starperperson

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$10.00First-Teamperperson

All packages require a minimum of 10 paid participants and a $50 deposit.

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Upon receipt of deposit and a signed letter of agreement, your date will be held. Parties are held during normal business hours of operation and are based on availability. For more information call: 865-633-9000 or visit: www.wbhof.com 700 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915

Includes all items listed along with pizza and drink. Guests can bring in their own cake, cupcakes, cookie cake, single service ice cream cups and individual drinks. No other food is allowed to be brought into the Hall.

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Big Fun Tuesdays at Ijams!

University of Tennessee Football – Neyland Stadium 1300 Phillip Fulmer Way. Vols vs. Ball State

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Blount Mansion tours – The birthplace of Tennessee and home to US Constitution signer William Blount. 200 W. Hill Avenue. Free tours to children ages 6-17 accompanied by an adult on the f rst 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

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September 1 at 7pm (Thursday), Vols vs. Akron September 17 at 7pm, Vols vs. Florida September 24 TBD, Vols vs Alabama October 15 TBD, Vols vs. UT- Martin (Homecoming) October 22 TBD First Friday Art Walk • September 2 3:00-8:00 PM & October 7, 3:00-7:30 PM Downtown Knoxville Alliance, 17 Market Square Suite 201, Knoxville, TN Big Fun Tuesdays at Mead’s Quarry – September 6 and Oct. 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm Mead’s Quarry, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA. It’s FREE family fun every f rst Tuesday at Mead’s Quarry with music, biking, swimming, and more!

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame 700 S. Hall of Fame Drive. Test your skills on three di° erent courts, a dribbling course, and a passing skills area. Admission Children 5 and under: Free. Children 6-15: $5.95. Adults: $7.95. Current Exhibit: World’s Largest Basketball. World’s Fair Park Splash Pads LAWN • Splash Pad/Fountain Hours: 10am - 9pm Seasonally The Splash Pads usually run through early October but are dependent on the weather condition and maintenance.

Concerts on the Square • Jazz Tuesdays Every week at 7 pm until September 27, Every 3rd Thursday through October 20. Market Square. Classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country. Free!

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Ijams Nature Center Recreation. Mead’s Quarry the f rst Tuesday of every month from June through October from 6-9 pm (music starts around 6:45-7 pm). Local musicians will kick o° the tunes around 6:45 pm. This is a FREE event for all ages. Ijams encourages hiking, paddling, climbing, and biking!

Tennessee Valley Fair • September 9-18 Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, 3301 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Tickets: Adult $8.00, Child $6.00, Child-5 and under Free. For information go to fair@tnvalleyfair.org

Market Square Farmer’s Market

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Sunsphere Observation Deck • Observation Deck Hours: Tuesday-Friday-10:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday- 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday-12:00PM-4:00PM. The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. o° ers a 360-degree view of the original 1982 World’s Fair site (now World’s Fair Park), downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains. $5 admission charge, children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Closed on Mondays accompanied by an adult on the f rst Tuesday of each month (ages 5 and under are always free.)

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Every Tuesday 6-9 pm

Old City Market

On the 100 block of West Jackson Ave in the Old City. The second Sunday of every month through December, the Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.

Story Thyme • Every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through October Outdoor Explorer Classroom, located at 2649 Boyd’s Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum • Gardens open daily, from sunrise to sunset. 2743 Wimple Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914. FREE for Garden members and 37914/5 neighbors; $5 suggested donation for participating non-members. For information email info/@knoxgarden.org.

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Ijams Nature Center - Movies Under the Stars on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn • September 23: Lion King. Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the f lm festivities. Doors open at 7 pm and movies begin at dark (~9 pm). Food Trucks Available.Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack.. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available. Go to ijams.org for tickets.

Every Wednesday through November 16, 2022, 10 am - 1 pm Every Saturday, Through November 19, 2022, 9 am - 1 pm: Wednesdays Market Square in downtown Knoxville Saturdays Market Square, Union Ave., and Market St. in downtown Knoxville

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Tuesdays • 10am-Childrens Museum of Oak Ridge 461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

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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 f rst steps of an infant’s life. Children up to age 5. $5.00 per session (season passes available)

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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!

Saturdays (Check Site) • Ijams Nature Center 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville TN 37920 - (865) 577-4717. sdaywww.ijams.org/events

Wednesdays • 3pm-Sellout & Saturdays 8am-12pm - Oak Ridge Farmer’s Market Next to Jackson’s Sq, E. Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - (865) 457-6992. www.easttnfarmmarkets.org/ Come for sustainably produced grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farm fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, f owers, and farm-based crafts. All vendors inspected to ensure they are 100% local! Free

www.KnoxvilleKidsDirectory.com (865) 805-5556 Air Parks: Open Play • Mon-Fri - 4-7pm. Sat -11am-9pm. Sun - 12pm-7pm 9626 Kingston Pike. www.UrbanAirParks.com. Knox County Public Library - Multiple Branches our branches across the Knoxville area. Free

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Barberito’sSATURDAYSouthwestern Grille & Cantina 215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. Freewww.barberitos.comKidsMeal(withthe 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

Pizza 8414 Kingston Pike 865-200-8361 Kids 3 & Under eat for $0.99 O’Charley’s 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 All Knoxville Locations 865-690-6331 Kids 4 & under eat free with purchase of adult entree

$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

Chick-fTUESDAYl-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-f l-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 Bu˜ et (with the purchase of an adult bu˜ et). 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

1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day Zaxby’s 11636 Parkside Drive .10% o˜ by showing church bulletin

Barberito’sWEDNESDAYSouthwestern Grille & Cantina 215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. Freewww.barberitos.comKidsMeal(withthe 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.f rehousesubs.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

Dickey’sSUNDAYBarbecue 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 Freewww.namasushibar.comKidsMeal(withthepurchase 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

Two $0.99 Kids Meals with the purchase of adult entree. All Day El Chico 116 Cedar Lane. 865-687-4242

CaptainTHURSDAYD’sSeafood 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

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Pero’sMONDAYonthe 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

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