# Things to Do in Knoxville, TN This Week \| WonderKit

Things to do in Knoxville, TN — current events, restaurants, weekend ideas, family and date-night picks. Local guide updated daily by WonderKit.

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A live Knoxville, TN guide: events, restaurants, and things to do — updated daily.

## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### Black Violin: The Be Free Tour
Grammy-nominated violin duo blending classical, hip-hop, rock, and pop live on stage for a high-energy Monday night performance.
- Venue: Bijou Theatre
- Location: Downtown, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-05 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Music Lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/black-violin-the-be-free-tour-knoxville-tennessee-10-05-2026/event/1B0064D0A96989CB

## This Weekend in Knoxville, TN

Events, culture, and outdoor experiences for the days ahead

### Rising Appalachia at Bijou Theatre
Folk and roots music infused with storytelling, global instrumentation, and rich vocal harmonies in a historic downtown venue.
- Venue: Bijou Theatre
- Location: Downtown, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-10 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Music enthusiasts
- Link: https://knoxbijou.org/event/rising-appalachia/

### Amy Grant + Mac McAnally
An intimate evening of storytelling and acoustic mastery featuring two legendary songwriters on the Tennessee Theatre stage.
- Venue: Tennessee Theatre
- Location: Downtown, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-10 19:30
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples and fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/amy-grant-mac-mcanally-knoxville-tennessee-10-10-2026/event/1B0064D7B1448A3D

### Knoxville Ice Bears Exhibition Game
Kick off the autumn chill with hard-hitting professional hockey action as the Ice Bears hit the ice for their first exhibition matchup of the season.
- Venue: Knoxville Civic Coliseum
- Location: Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-09 19:30
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Sports fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/knoxville-ice-bears-exhibition-game-knoxville-tennessee-10-09-2026/event/1B006529B0EBD9BF

## Eat & Drink

Local dining, cozy autumn menus, and neighborhood hangouts

### Cider House and Autumn Bistro Bites
Buzzy downtown staple featuring seasonal local apple ciders, artisan cheeses, and hearty farm-to-table small plates overlooking Market Square.
- Location: Market Square, Knoxville
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Casual dinners
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Cider%20House%20and%20Autumn%20Bistro%20Bites%20Market%20Square%2C%20Knoxville

### Old City Specialty Coffee & Pastries
Industrial-chic cafe serving single-origin pour-overs, spiced pumpkin house syrups, and freshly baked pastries right in the historic Old City.
- Location: Old City, Knoxville
- Cost: $
- Best for: Morning catch-ups
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Old%20City%20Specialty%20Coffee%20%26%20Pastries%20Old%20City%2C%20Knoxville

## New & Notable

Fresh exhibits, seasonal pop-ups, and cultural happenings

### Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions
An evocative classical music program exploring grand mythical themes through strings at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
- Venue: Knoxville Museum of Art
- Location: World's Fair Park, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-07 19:00
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Culture enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/concertmaster-series-mythic-proportions-knoxville-tennessee-10-07-2026/event/1B006506BD909B6B

### The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane
A touching theatrical production presented by the Clarence Brown Theatre, following the magical journey of a china rabbit.
- Venue: Clarence Brown LAB Theatre, Univ of Tennessee
- Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Date: 2026-10-07 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Theatergoers and families
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane-knoxville-tennessee-10-07-2026/event/1B0064B4BD79DF78

## Quick Escape

Weekend trips within a 2-3 hour drive from Knoxville

### Fall Foliage Weekend in Gatlinburg & Townsend
Drive just an hour south to experience peak autumn color changes, quiet hiking trails along the Little River, and crisp mountain air in East Tennessee's backyard.
- Location: Great Smoky Mountains, TN \(1.5 hours from Knoxville\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Nature lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Fall%20Foliage%20Weekend%20in%20Gatlinburg%20%26%20Townsend%20Great%20Smoky%20Mountains%2C%20TN%20(1.5%20hours%20from%20Knoxville)

### Art and Craft Beer Retreat in Asheville
Hop across the border via I-40 for a two-hour drive to explore the historic Biltmore estate grounds, vibrant South Slope breweries, and local artisan galleries.
- Location: Asheville, NC \(2 hours from Knoxville\)
- Cost: $$$$
- Best for: Foodies and art fans
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Art%20and%20Craft%20Beer%20Retreat%20in%20Asheville%20Asheville%2C%20NC%20(2%20hours%20from%20Knoxville)

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