Knoxville CLOSING WEEKEND Events: Suggested Itinerary

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JULY 11-12, 2026

Sat, July 11

10:00am- 5:00pm — Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl Exhibition Open Hours, Knoxville Museum of Art. More info here.

10:00am- 1:00pm: Mini-Giant Puppet Parade* at the Knoxville Museum of Art More info here.

details:
10:00 – 11:00am – Make Your Own Hand-Puppet, drop in activity

11:00-11:30am – Parade Prep Time – find your puppet and join the parade, Cattywampus will provide a few puppets for visitors to use, or you can bring your own. Any puppets over 2 feet tall should register in advance with the size of their puppet and number of participants. Space is limited.

11:15-ish – KMA & Cattywampus Mini-Giant Puppet Parade featuring the Honkers and Bangers will start in the Heller Garden, meander up to the front plaza, and through the museum to Bailey Hall for a puppet dance party. Join in the parade or cheer us on as a spectator!

1:00pm – Program Ends but the fun continues at Central Cinema at 2pm

2:00pm- Double Screening at Central Cinema*: Exhibiting artist Wayne White will be on hand to introduce the films and share insights into these beloved classics.‍ ‍More info here.

11:00am-5:00pm- Guided Art Tours* featuring Looking At Looking Through by Linda King Ferguson + Alex Lopez, and Index of a Small Town by Houston Cofieldat Tri-Star Arts. More info here.


Sun, July 12

10:00am- 5:00pm — Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl Exhibition Open Hours, Knoxville Museum of Art. More info here.

1:00- 4:00pm- Joy of Music: Musical Zoo* Joins Knoxville Museum of Art’s 2nd Sunday Art Activity More info here.

* Key Event

Recommended Eats:

Kerns Food Hall (South Knoxville)

Potchke Deli (breakfast and lunch)

The Oliver Royal (reservations required for dinner)

J.C. Holdaway (reservations required)

K. Brew Coffee Downtown (at the Embassy Suites)

Mahalo Coffee Downtown

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