It’s hard to believe that summer break is just around the corner. As you’re making plans, don’t forget about VBS! Each year, local church ministries pour their hearts into creating awesome Vacation Bible School experiences for children. Unique themes, catchy songs, creative crafts, lots of fun and friendship keep kids coming back year to year. With so many options, you are sure to find one that fits your needs.
Many churches are still finalizing plans, so please comment with any details not on this list and we will be sure to add them! Also, don’t forget to check our guide for other fun-filled summer camps and activities as well!
2026 Knoxville Area Vacation Bible Schools
May/June:
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
Jesus The Great Storyteller
May 26-29
9am-noon
Rising K-5
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 8 – June 12
6:00-8:00pm
Four years to completed 6th Grade
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
May 31- June 3
5:45-8:00pm
Family VBS- experience VBS together as a family!
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 1-4
9am-12:00pm
preK-5th
Emerald Crossing
Dates: June 1-5
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Ages 5 years (by January 1, 2025) to 11 years old
Emerald Crossing
June 1-4
9am-noon
PreK-5
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church
Emerald Crossing
Dates: June 7-11
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 5th grade.
Shine a Light on Jesus
June 8-11
9am-12pm
Ages 4 years- 5th grade.
Illumination Station
June 8-11
6-8:30pm
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Summer Smash
June 8-11
9-2
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Emerald Crossing
June 8-11
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4-completed 5th
The Church of God of the Union Assembly
Illumination Station
June 11-14
6-8:00pm
PreK-5th
Concord United Methodist Church
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
June 15-18
9am-12
Ages 4-Rising 6th grade
Snowball Mountain Challenge
June 15-18
6-8pm
Ages 4- 5th grade
Kingdom Quest
June 15-18
9am-12:30
Ages 4 (as of June 1st)- completed 5th grade
True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
June 22-26
6:00pm-8:15pm
Ages 2- 5th grade
VBS 2026
June 22-26
5:30pm-8:30pm
Ages 5- Completed 5th grade
VBS
June 29-July 1
9am-12pm
Kindergarten-5th grade
July:
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
July 6-10th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 6th grade.
Emerald Crossing
July 12-16
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 years-8th grade
We would love to be added to the list of potential VBS sites! Thank you!!
Here’s our details, if possible:
Rainforest Falls VBS
July 27-31
5:30p-8:00p
(Rising) K-5th grade
(Free dinner provided for all participants, food allergy/sensitivity aware)
Farragut Christian Church
St. Mark UMC
Vacation Bible School: Rome – Paul and the Underground Church
📅 June 28–30
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 7001 S. Northshore Dr, 37919
https://www.stmarkknox.org/blog/2026/4/7/vacation-bible-school-2026-save-the-date