KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) – Halloween weekend is shaping up to be one of the busiest event weekends of the season across East Tennessee, with family festivals, trick-or-treat events, live entertainment and fall celebrations planned from Friday through Sunday.
Friday: Halloween Fun Begins
Communities throughout East Tennessee are kicking off Halloween festivities Friday evening.
Among the featured events are Halloween Happenings in downtown Greeneville and Halloween Haunts & Happenings in Jonesborough. Families can also find trunk-or-treat events, seasonal celebrations and kid-friendly Halloween activities throughout the region.
In Knoxville, BOO! at the Zoo continues its annual run at Zoo Knoxville, offering trick-or-treat stations and Halloween-themed activities for younger children.
Saturday: Halloween Takes Center Stage
Saturday, Oct. 31, brings the area’s biggest concentration of events.
In Knoxville, the Miles for Milestones 5K and Fall Festival at Victor Ashe Park will feature a run and walk, children’s activities, costume contests and an inclusive trick-or-treat trail. Proceeds will support pediatric therapy scholarships.
Other Saturday events include:
- Monsters at the Museum in downtown Knoxville.
- Trick-or-Treat Kickoff Carnival in Gatlinburg.
- Greenback Spooktacular in Loudon County.
- Numerous trunk-or-treat events and Halloween celebrations across Knox County and surrounding communities.
Visitors can also enjoy the final days of Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, featuring fall decorations, seasonal foods and live entertainment.
Sunday: Festivals Continue After Halloween
The weekend doesn’t end with Halloween.
Sunday will feature Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Knoxville, community gatherings, concerts and family activities.
Meanwhile, visitors in Sevier County can catch the final day of:
- Oktoberfest at Ober Mountain
- Anakeesta’s Bear-Varian Fall Festival
Both attractions have been drawing guests throughout the fall season with mountain views, live entertainment, seasonal foods and family activities.
Tourism officials expect heavy traffic in popular destinations including Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville throughout the weekend.
