A Knoxville Family’s Guide to June 2023

Summer is in full swing in East Tennessee! There’s no reason for summer boredom to set in with all the events taking place this month. Safety City, a Knoxville favorite, is opening with a kickoff celebration. Children can ride their bicycles or scooters around the miniature version of Knoxville complete with buildings, paved streets and more. For more details on Safety City’s summer hours, click hereKid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park also begins this month. The free event for children ages two to 12 offers hands-on crafts and activities. Kid A’ Riffic will be held on Wednesdays in June and July at a different Knoxville park each week.  June’s arrival means sunflower season is fast approaching.

Narramore Farms is hosting its annual Sunflower Festival at the end of the month. Guests will be able to walk the sunflower paths, purchase blooms, enjoy live music and fun farm activities for kids, too.  There’s adult fun to be had at Knoxville Brewfest.  Beer enthusiasts will be able to sample beers of all colors, styles and flavors. You must be 21 or older to purchase tickets for Brewfest.  If you want to get out of the June heat, head to the theater! Tennessee Valley Players is presenting “Beauty and the Beast” the Broadway musical. There are both matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Knoxville Moms hopes you and your family are having a fun-filled and relaxing summer! 

Jun
1
I Am MOM Summit
Feeling overwhelmed with the thought of parenting this summer?  We are here to help. Join us for a half-day online event where we have gathered e...
Jun
3
Safety City Summer Kickoff
Welcome to Safety City! This years summer kickoff will be held on Saturday, June 3rd from 10am-2pm! Everyone will enter from the side gate for a quick...
Jun
3
Annual Statehood Day Festival
Come join us on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10am-4pm to celebrate the 227th birthday of our great state of Tennessee! We will have local craft vendors, r...
Jun
3
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is an annual program that invites local artists to interpret a chosen theme. They are given a standard form to decorate/embellish ho...
Jun
5
Camp Invention at Bluegrass Elementary
Camp Invention is coming to West Knoxville and Bluegrass Elementary! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of me®, Bluegrass Elementary Sch...
Jun
7
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park: Fountain City Park
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. C...
Jun
8
Summer Nights at Pinnacle Turkey Creek
Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening! We’re thrilled to announce that rising country star Hayden Coffman is coming to Summer Nights at ...
Jun
8
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” presented by TN Valley Players
PRESS RELEASE Tale as old as time… Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. WHO: *Tenness...
Jun
9
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD
All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine is heading to a station near you and bringing a colorful new spin to Day Out ...
Jun
9
5-Course Pairing Dinner feat. Blackberry Farms Brewery
Looking for an unforgettable culinary experience? How about a fresh take on your regular parents night out? Look no further than Frothy Monkey’s...
Jun
9
Ijams Movies Under the Stars: Shrek
Join Ijams and Central Cinema for a night with everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek! Rated PG, Shrek is the fantastic tale of a grumpy ogre whose swa...
Jun
9
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” presented by TN Valley Players
PRESS RELEASE Tale as old as time… Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. WHO: *Tenness...
Jun
10
Peace Out 5K Run and Walk
Support Knoxville’s Community Mediation Center (CMC) by participating in our Peace Out 5K Run & Walk at beautiful Ijams Nature Center. Jun...
Jun
10
Circle Farmers Market
Welcome to Circle Farmers Market. We are a community inspired market for small local family farms. We are proud to offer organic fresh from the farm g...
Jun
10
June Saturday Spruce Up 2023
Join our monthly Keep Knoxville Beautiful volunteer opportunity! Saturday Spruce Ups are held once a month, and each month the location and volunteer ...
Jun
10
Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party
Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party Showcased By Shoney’s is the ultimate celebration for children of all ages, packed with non-stop exc...
Jun
10
East Tennessee Miniature Horse and Donkey Rescue Open House
Let’s welcome in the warm weather together. Come to the Open House and meet the minis in rescue, tour the barn facilities, and check out our new...
Jun
10
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” presented by TN Valley Players
PRESS RELEASE Tale as old as time… Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. WHO: *Tenness...
Jun
10
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” presented by TN Valley Players
PRESS RELEASE Tale as old as time… Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. WHO: *Tenness...
Jun
11
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” presented by TN Valley Players
PRESS RELEASE Tale as old as time… Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. WHO: *Tenness...
Jun
14
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park: Magnolia Avenue
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. C...
Jun
16
Lenoir City Downtown Nights on Broadway
Come support your local downtown shops & vendors on June 16th from 4-8pm.  Vendors & food trucks will be lined up along the street & ...
Jun
17
Jackson Square Lavendar Festival
Jackson Square Lavender Festival returns, June 17, 2023. – FREE Main Event, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, features 150 artisans...
Jun
21
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park: Safety City
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. C...
Jun
23
DockDogs at the Summer on Broadway
Smoky Mountain DockDogs Club event.   EVENT SCHEDULE Fri. Jun 23 2023 Try DockDogs – 12:00 pm Onsite Registration/Practice – 1:00 pm Big Air ...
Jun
23
Sunflower Festival at Narramore Farms
The Farmers at Narramore Farms, have once again planted acres and acres of beautiful sunflowers.  Make plans to walk the paths and surround yours...
Jun
24
DockDogs at the Summer on Broadway
Smoky Mountain DockDogs Club event.   EVENT SCHEDULE Fri. Jun 23 2023 Try DockDogs – 12:00 pm Onsite Registration/Practice – 1:00 pm Big Air ...
Jun
24
Knoxville Brewfest
Brewfest is back! Tailgating For a Cause is thrilled to announce the12th annual Knoxville Brewfest, coming to World’s Fair Park Lake in downtown...
Jun
24
Sunflower Festival at Narramore Farms
The Farmers at Narramore Farms, have once again planted acres and acres of beautiful sunflowers.  Make plans to walk the paths and surround yours...
Jun
24
Alcoa FreedomFest
After three years, FreedomFest is BACK! FreedomFest 2023 will be held at the Alcoa Duck Pond on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The event will last from 6:00...
Jun
25
Sunflower Festival at Narramore Farms
The Farmers at Narramore Farms, have once again planted acres and acres of beautiful sunflowers.  Make plans to walk the paths and surround yours...
Jun
26
Blount County Library Astronomy Program
Join us and the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society for a fun evening under the stars! We’ll start out in the Youth Services Department for...
Jun
28
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park: Fort Kid
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park is an event for children age 2-12 offering hands on crafts and activities provided by City departments and entities. C...
Jun
30
Sunflower Festival at Narramore Farms
The Farmers at Narramore Farms, have once again planted acres and acres of beautiful sunflowers.  Make plans to walk the paths and surround yours...