Knoxville Littles · Oct 16–22

This weekend with little ones in Knoxville

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 17

  1. MorningFrontier Frights at Marble Springs11am–4pmMarble Springs State Historic Site · Free
  2. LunchThe Tomato HeadOpen 11am–10pmMarket Square and Kingston Pike · Kids’ meals $4.50–$6.25, 9-inch pizzas ~$19.50–$26
  3. After napLEGO Club (Powell)2–3:30pmKnox County Public Library – Powell · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. BOO! at the Zoo KnoxvilleSat, Sun, Thu · 5:30–9pmZoo Knoxville · $15 online, $20 at the gate (ages 3+); under 3 free · Ages 0+
  2. Frontier Frights at Marble SpringsSaturday, Oct 17 · 11am–4pmMarble Springs State Historic Site · Free · Ages 2+
  3. Fall Festival & Plant Sale at the Knoxville Botanical GardenSunday, Oct 18 · 1–5pmKnoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum · Free · Ages 0+
  4. The Snowy Day and Other Stories at the BijouSunday, Oct 18 · 2:30pm show (doors 2pm)Bijou Theatre · $10–$18.50 · Ages 3+
  5. Storytime at the Ijams Nature Playscape: Frogs and ToadsSaturday, Oct 17 · 10am–12pmIjams Nature Center – Nature Playscape · Free · Ages 0–5

Checked October 16, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.