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Big family outings around Knoxville, TN

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

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 ↗
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 ↗

Weekend of Nov 20–22

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 ↗

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:15pm–9pm

Regal Celebration of Lights

Krutch Park Extension & Market Square — Knoxville · Knox Co. · Knoxville

Lighting of the 42-foot city Christmas tree, with live music, kids' crafts and a mini train.

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

Tree lighting 6pm. Opening day for Holidays on Ice.

Details at City of Knoxville ↗
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 ↗
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