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This weekend with kids in Knoxville, TN: Nov 13–15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–2pm

Touch-a-Truck at Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville — Knoxville · Knox Co. · Knoxville

Kids see and climb into a variety of larger-than-life vehicles up close at the zoo.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Separate tickets for Nov 14.

Details at Zoo Knoxville ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Mar 28 · 6pm–9pm

Smoky Night Lights at Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville — Knoxville · Knox Co. · Knoxville

After-dark light and music experience at the zoo.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $15.95–$22.95 (members $11.95–15.95)

Select nights; November shows 6–9pm (Nov 13–15, 20–25, 27–29; closed Thanksgiving). See site for Dec–Mar.

Details at Zoo Knoxville ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

From Knox County Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Saturday, Nov 14

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Knoxville, TN has 10 kid-friendly events, 7 of them free. Top picks: Touch-a-Truck at Zoo Knoxville and Christmas Marketplace at Historic Ramsey House. Rainy-day options: Preschool Storytime and Baby Bookworms. Plus 7 free library programs.

10 family events across the Knoxville area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Knox County Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.

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