Knoxville Littles · Oct 16–22
This weekend with little ones in Knoxville
A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 17
- MorningFrontier Frights at Marble Springs11am–4pmMarble Springs State Historic Site · Free
- LunchThe Tomato HeadOpen 11am–10pmMarket Square and Kingston Pike · Kids’ meals $4.50–$6.25, 9-inch pizzas ~$19.50–$26
- 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
- BOO! at the Zoo KnoxvilleSat, Sun, Thu · 5:30–9pmZoo Knoxville · $15 online, $20 at the gate (ages 3+); under 3 free · Ages 0+
- Frontier Frights at Marble SpringsSaturday, Oct 17 · 11am–4pmMarble Springs State Historic Site · Free · Ages 2+
- Fall Festival & Plant Sale at the Knoxville Botanical GardenSunday, Oct 18 · 1–5pmKnoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum · Free · Ages 0+
- The Snowy Day and Other Stories at the BijouSunday, Oct 18 · 2:30pm show (doors 2pm)Bijou Theatre · $10–$18.50 · Ages 3+
- 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.