Tennessee Valley Fair
5 PM–midnight at Chilhowee Park. Friday is part of the fair's final weekend, with weekend ride wristbands available and the Ultimate King of Pop Experience at 8 PM.
This Weekend in Knoxville
Things to Do in Knoxville This Weekend
September 18–20, 2026 • A local shortlist for families, date night, game day and anyone who just wants something good to do.
Updated September 18, 2026 • Knoxville, Tennessee
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Knoxville weekend picks, without the endless scrolling.
The final weekend of the Tennessee Valley Fair, a Saturday night Vols home game, live music, family activities, theater and a few low-cost options make this a busy September weekend in Knoxville. LocalKnox pulls the practical details into one place, then sends you to the official source before you buy or go.
Friday, September 18
Start the weekendSon Volt at the Bijou
8 PM at the Bijou Theatre on South Gay Street. Tickets are listed from $30+.
Event details ↗Appalachian Broom Making
6:30–8:30 PM at Amulet Parlor on West Jackson Avenue. A drop-in Appalachian craft workshop with an autumn twist.
Event details ↗Saturday, September 19
Game day + family picksVols vs. Kennesaw State
7:45 PM at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee's official game center lists the matchup on SEC Network and marks it as Salute to Service.
LitKidz Workshop
Noon–1 PM at The Bottom. The workshop pairs a children's book with a dance activity and uses a pay-what-you-can ticket model.
Event details ↗Fair Saturday
10 AM–midnight; rides open at 11 AM. This is the fair's last Saturday of 2026.
Prices & hoursSunday, September 20
Last-day optionsTennessee Valley Fair
Noon–midnight; rides open at 1 PM. Tracy Byrd performs at 8 PM, and Sunday closes out the 2026 fair.
LocalKnox Fair GuideTortoise & Hare at the Bijou
The Bijou's Imagination Series brings a family-friendly performance to the historic theater Sunday.
Bijou details ↗Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
7:30 PM at the Tennessee Theatre. The improv duo brings Asking for Trouble downtown Sunday night.
Event details ↗Save some money
Free and cheap Knoxville ideas
Not everything this weekend needs a ticket. We've pulled together free-admission museums, low-cost outdoor ideas, and pay-what-you-can options.
See the budget guide