Events Happening This Week:
Co-Op Connections - 30+ Speed Dating Event @ Token Game Tavern | Thursday (6/26) at 6:30 pm - Nerdy singles, roll for charisma and find your player two! This age-30+ speed dating night pairs you off for 5–7 minute chats at Knoxville’s Token Game Tavern. Scan a QR code, log your scorecards, and let the digital cupid do the rest. Match notifications land in your inbox days later—no more lonely dice rolls
Phenomenal Fireflies @ Ijams Nature Center | Thursday (6/26) at 9 pm - Follow the glow as Ijams’ trails light up with bioluminescent beetles. A naturalist guide will decode firefly flash patterns and share their summer-night secrets. Expect up to a 2-mile trek over uneven ground—comfy shoes highly recommended. Tickets are required; no walk-ins or late arrivals, so plan ahead.
Animal Communication w/ Afton Hughes Dixon @ New Moon Rising Gifts | Friday (6/27) at 2 pm - Think Fido has secrets? Wondering why Mr. Whiskers eye-rolls at breakfast? Afton Hughes Dixon channels your critter’s inner monologue—no fur-tographer required. Drop in with your pet or a photo for a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute heart-to-heart (prices start at $25). Cash, PayPal, CashApp or Venmo accepted—after all, even mind-reading comes with a fee.
Paint Your Dog @ Painting with a Twist | Friday (6/27) at 6:30 pm - Ever wondered how your pup looks in oils or acrylics? Bring your favorite furry photo and unleash your inner Picasso, all while fundraising for foster pet medical bills. Two-hour canvas setups, canine cuddles (in portrait form), and a chance to support Marley’s surgery make this more than just art class. Just sign up online, and let’s turn puppy love into paw-painted masterpieces.
Events Happening This Weekend:
Throttle Fest @ Knoxville RC Raceway | Saturday (6/28) at 9 am - Free admission, free parking, and food trucks galore—Throttle Fest is your one-stop shop for family fun and crafty finds. Raffles, vendor booths, and boutique boutiques abound, so bring the whole crew and shop ‘til you drop. Think of it as an artisan block party with zero cover charge.
The Summer Classic 2025 @ Knoxville Christian Academy | Saturday (6/28) at 9 am - Three disciplines, endless adrenaline: witness flying kicks, no-gi grappling, and lightning-quick point-fighting in this third annual showdown. Cheer on fearless competitors, then stick around for medals, trophies, and community vibes. Gloves on, game face ready—it’s combat season.
Special Event: Terror in the Woods 2025 @ Ijams Nature Center | Saturday (6/28) at 7 pm - It's back! Terror in the Woods returns to Ijams Visitor Center lawn with a double feature of I Know What You Did Last Summer and Candyman under the stars. Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and settle in for spine-tingling scares—then brave Tennessee Terror Haunted Attractions’ haunted trail when darkness falls (~9 pm). No outside alcohol, but trust us, the screams are intoxicating. Food trucks, a beer garden, and a horror-themed marketplace keep the thrills coming all night long.
Old Seiver Summer Soiree Market @ Hi-Wire Brewing | Sunday (6/29) at 1 pm - 30+ artisan vendors are taking over Hi-Wire Brewing with handcrafted art, jewelry, plants, and tasty bites under the summer sun. Sip a cold one, shop local gems, and soak in the vibes with friends old and new. Keep your eyes peeled for surprise pop-ups that make this market a true soiree.
