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November

CHRISTMAS IN CHILHOWEE

November 19th | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center Join us for a free event in Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. We will light the tree on the bandstand and will have live music and many free activities. During the event we will also have train rides for all ages, pictures with Santa Claus, hot cocoa, face painting, balloon animals and The Muse Knoxville will have a special activity.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS

November 19th-21st Bristol Motor Speedway Bringing the Vintage Experience to you. Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more.

FEEDING THE 5000

November 20th | 9:00 am Grace Baptist Church We want to see everyone in the Knoxville area enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their family. On November 20, we will be giving away boxes of food to the first 1,000 families. Doors open at 9am. Each of these boxes will feed 5 or more people, and contains everything needed for a Thanksgiving meal. There is no registration necessary. This is a FREE event.

CHOCOLATE FANTASY & FESTIVAL OF TREES

November 20th | 5:00 pm Empower Cocke County Indulge in the 8th annual Chocolate Fantasy To Go! Chocolate vendors will sample their treats for your enjoyment. We will have a to-go option this year for $20 per box of candy. This can be picked up at the front or back. Tree bids will be taken online and in person. In-person bidding is a walkthrough only. To make multiple bids on the same auction item do so online via Facebook. All proceeds go to support the ministry efforts of Empower Cocke County which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

FWF KNOXVILLE MIMOSA CRAWL

November 21st | 12:00 pm Scruffy City Hall The official MIMOSA Bar Crawl is back! Visit the best bars & restaurants in Knoxville, TN for a mimosa -inspired bar crawl you won’t want to miss! (This Event is LIMITED to 1000 Tickets) Purchasing a ticket/wristband grants you access to exclusive heavily discounted specials at participating locations. The amount saved from just a couple drinks will make up the cost of the ticket.

FANTASY OF TREES

November 24th-28th Knoxville Convention Center East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is excited to announce Fantasy of Trees will return November 2021, with extended hours, after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event is the hospital’s largest fundraiser, attracting nearly 60,000 people during the week of Thanksgiving.

KNOXVILLE’S HOLIDAYS ON ICE

November 26th-January 2nd Market square Whether with family, friends or on a date you’ll love skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville in Market Square! Join us at Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank to make memories that will last long after the holidays are over. Enjoy skating under the stars and twinkling lights while listening to music every night.

GATLINBURG’S FESTIVAL OF TREES

November 24th - 28th East Tennessee History Center The 2021 Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will kick off on November 24th at the WL Mills Conference Center. A full list of events will be added as information becomes available. The festival will also feature a children’s craft area, play area, entertainment throughout the week, photos with Santa and beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds from the Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains and the Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation.

MADISONVILLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE

Nov 26th- Dec 11th | Various Times East Tennessee History Center Make this year’s holiday season extra special with a visit in Downtown Madisonville. Get into the spirit of the holiday season with Christmas lights galore, activities for the whole family, holiday eats and treats and of course shopping!

PEPPERMINT TRAIL

November 27th- January 3rd Downtown Knoxville Follow the peppermints along the sidewalks in Downtown Knoxville to discover all sorts of treats featuring the favorite red-and-white candy, plus plenty of gingerbread, cinnamon, cranberry, apple spice, and other holiday flavors. From candy cane coffees and cranberry cocktails, to eggnogs and peppermint martinis, you’ll feel the holiday magic with every sip! Many treats and cocktails on the Peppermint Trail are available for takeout, so you can enjoy from home! More info: https://www.downtownknoxville.org/holiday/peppermint/

GREAT SMOKY THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

November 29th - December 4th | 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Gatlinburg Convention Center Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual Thanksgiving show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is the nation’s largest organization of independent artisans makes its home in Gatlinburg and the 8-mile Arts and Crafts Loop along Route 321, Buckhorn Road and Glades Road.

THE ELF ON THE SHELF® ADVENTURE

November 27th- January 3rd Downtown Knoxville Did you hear the most wonderful news? Santa is sending Scout Elves to Downtown Knoxville for a magical window front scavenger hunt! And Saint Nick has granted these special elves permission to remain in Knoxville from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, January 3. Since the North Pole is following health and safety guidelines just like us, the Scout Elves will hide in holiday storefront windows only. You can pick up a North Pole Pass at Mast General Store or Visit Knoxville to guide you through the adventure.

December

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 4th | 3:00 pm OR 7:30 pm Tennessee Theatre Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can again celebrate the holiday magic of Mannheim Steamroller in 2021 when they bring their annual holiday tour to fans throughout the country.

SCROOGE IN ROUGE

December 8th | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Flying Anvil Theatre 1300 Rocky Hill Rd Knoxville, TN 37919 This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning. This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol. A raucous holiday treat! BOOK NOW at Flyinganviltheatre.com/tickets

2021 KNOXVILLE CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

December 10th | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 Join us for the 2nd Annual 2021 Knoxville Christmas Extravaganza! This year there be a few changes we are moving to Friday evening and Saturday show this year. Second there will be a $5 admission charge for adults. Half of all ticket sales will be donated to a local charity announced soon! This year we will have Santa’s Village with activities free of charge!

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER MUSICAL

December 10th | 6:30 pm Tennessee Theatre Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. It is an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Do not miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

TOUR DE LIGHTS

DECEMBER 11th | 12:00 pm Downtown Knoxville Tour de Lights is a fun, free, family friendly bike ride through downtown and North Knoxville. Participants are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit by decorating themselves and their bikes. The event engages neighborhoods and businesses, along with others who come out to view the festivities. https://www. bwknox.org/tourdelights

PICTURES WITH SANTA!

December 11th | 11:00 am-2:00 pm Bootlegger Harley-Davidson 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932 Join us for FREE pictures with Santa! Bring the kids, dogs, antelopes or whatever else you might want to get a picture made with Santa! These is a free service from Bootlegger Harley-Davidson. You will get a free digital download and one free 3x5!

PICTURES WITH SANTA!

December 11th | 11:00 am-2:00 pm Bootlegger Harley-Davidson 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932 Join us for FREE pictures with Santa! Bring the kids, dogs, antelopes or whatever else you might want to get a picture made with Santa! These is a free service from Bootlegger Harley-Davidson. You will get a free digital download and one free 3x5!

4TH ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER CRAWL: KNOXVILLE

December 11th | 8:00 pm-2:00 am Skybox, 415 S Gay St, Knoxville Come get UGLY with us this holiday! Join us for the 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on Dec. 11th, 2021. Regular Ticket Includes: Welcome Holiday shot, Ugly Sweater Koozie, First 100 to check in get additional holiday giveaway, Themed Discounted Drink specials at participating bars, Christmas movie live stream trivia during crawl for prizes, Registration party to kick off the crawl, DJ’s playing holiday music at multiple stops, Ugly Sweater Digital Crawl Map to help guide you bar to bar, Ugly Sweater After Party VIP Ticket Available. *Sizes S-3X available. All get a shirt at after party but sizes not guaranteed. Bar Partners: Skybox, Preservation Pub, Scruffy City Hall, Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens, Tommy Trent’s

KJO: A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS FEATURING WARREN WOLF

December 14th | 8:00 pm-10:00 pm Bijou Theatre Called “the hippest concert of the season,” sparkling arrangements of holiday favorites in the style of Ellington, Basie and other jazz greats will take the stage. Vibraphonist extraordinaire Warren Wolf joins the band this year to help make your season bright!

ROCK’IN SANTA HALF MARATHON & SUNSHINE SANTA 5K

December 18th | 11:00 am-1:00 pm Get into the holiday spirit with either a half marathon or 5K run Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN. Events benefit the Sunshine Ambassadors - Enriching the lives of people with disabilities through dance! Christmas Rock-n-Roll music will abound from Victor Ashe Park and along the routes.

KINGSPORTBALLET.ORG DECEMBER 17-18, 2021

Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing Arts 2425 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617 Call Us Today! 423.378.3967