Any weekend can be a family weekend as long as you spend time with your loved ones. If you are looking for activities and places to go off campus here are resources to start with!
Visit Knoxville
Visit Knoxville puts together a calendar of events going on, where to shop, where to eat, and some of the best places to stay!
Check out their list of self-guided tours.
Ijams Nature Center
If you love the outdoors Ijams Nature Center is for you. The center hosts a variety of activities from outdoor yoga to organized trips and hikes. They also provide updated trail maps and closures for your convenience.
New2Knox
New2Knox provides weekly updates on things happening here in Knoxville. They’ve also mapped the best spots in each Knoxville neighborhood.
Guide to Gatlinburg
Located only an hour away from Knoxville, Gatlinburg is a fun way to take a step outside the city. Gatlinburg offers outdoor adventures in the Smoky Mountains and family-friendly activities like putt-putt golf, go-karts, and more.
Visit Dollywood
Dollywood has partnered with the Division of Student Life to offer a special price on Dollywood tickets for students. Individual tickets to the theme park are $49, which is half of the price of regular tickets. This could be a great opportunity for you to connect with your student and plan a trip to Dollywood! Students can purchase discounted tickets online.
September 22-24
In Conversation: Will Wilson Exhibit
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
1327 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-3200
Christopher Titus “Carrying Monsters” Movies Under the Stars Market Square Farmers’ Market Explore Knox Bike Rides* *Bikes rentals are available at the Knoxville Adventure Collective. Movies in the Cave: Hocus Pocus Jo Koy: World Tour
Friday, September 22
8:00 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
8:30 p.m.
Ijams Nature Center
803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Saturday, September 23
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Market Square
18 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Printshop Beer
1532 Island Home Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920
Showtimes: 11 a.m., 3, 5, 7, and 9 p.m.
Historic Cherokee Caves
8524 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN 37931
Sunday, September 24
7:30 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915