Family Storytime
2024-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Scarecrows. This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Pumpkin Painting Party
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00
Get ready for our annual pumpkin painting party! Bring your own pumpkin and we’ll supply the paint. You can take your pumpkin home with you or display it at the library.

Kids Art Club
2024-10-10 15:30 - 16:30
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making sewn black cats!

LEGO Club
2024-10-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-25 15:30 - 16:30
LEGO Club is held every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm. We supply the LEGO, you supply the imagination.

Tech Hour
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:00
Stop by the library Saturdays from 11-12 for one on one basic tech troubleshooting.

Family Storytime
2024-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Ghosts. This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Pokemon Club
2024-10-16 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-30 14:30 - 15:30
Pokémon Trainers can come by the library to battle their Pokémon, trade cards, and nerd out! It’s free, fun, and every other Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm.

Kids Art Club
2024-10-17 15:30 - 16:30
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making a Spiderweb Suncatcher!

Around the World Book Club
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for our Around the World Book Club! Every other month, choose a book set in or by an author from a certain country and come discuss it with us. This month you can read books from Singapore!

NAGAF Trunk or Treat
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00
NAGAF Trunk-or-Treat (1st Annual)

NAGAF Roadrunners

Date: 10/18/2024
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Norris Gardens
Address: 11 Chestnut Dr Box 98, Norris, TN 37828
Contact for questions: NAGAF on Facebook

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Come join us for our first annual trunk-or-treat! We will have lots of trunks, fortune teller for the kids, concessions will be open selling fall goodies and more!”

Trick or Treat at the Zoo and Rescue
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00
Trick or Treat at the Zoo and Rescue

Little Ponderosa Zoo

Date: 10/19/2024
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Little Ponderosa Zoo
Address: 629 Granite Rd Clinton, TN 37716
Contact for questions: Facebook

$6 preorder, $8 at the door
Event Description:
Submitted: “Dress up and come out to trick or treat in our spooky zoo! Lots of animals, fun, and CANDY!”

Family Storytime
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Moon. This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Ignite the Night at Aspire
2024-10-22 20:30 - 21:30
Ignite the Night at Aspire

Aspire

Date: 10/22/2024
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Aspire
Address: 777 Aspire Drive, Clinton, TN 37716
Contact for questions: info@alwaysaspire.com

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Join us for an unforgettable evening at Aspire for Ignite the Night firework show! Set against the stunning backdrop of Aspire this dazzling display will light up the sky and create a magical atmosphere for families and friends.”

Swap Swap: Recipe Swap
2024-10-23 11:00 - 17:00
To prepare for the upcoming holidays, we’re hosting a recipe swap! Bring your recipe books, index card, rolodexes, and maybe even some samples on Wednesday 11AM-5PM! Every month we’ll swap out our swap theme for something new! Keep your eye out for next month’s theme on our FB events and website calendar.

Christmas in the Park
2024-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
Christmas in the Park

Lenoir Museum/ Norris Dam State Park

Date: 12/14/2024
Time: 5:00PM-8:30PM
Location: Lenoir Museum
Address: 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN 37828
Contact for questions: Christmas in the Park

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Come to Norris Dam for a vintage evening celebrating the Christmas season! This event will feature warm drinks, live folk music, family-friendly crafts, silent auctions, a bonfire, and Santa is planning on making a visit.
This free holiday event will be Saturday, December 14th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at the Lenoir Museum, Grist Mill, and Threshing Barn. Parking will be at the Lenoir Museum, located at 2121 Norris Freeway, with limited handicap accessible parking at the Rice Gristmill.
We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for local Norris food banks. Please consider bringing a canned food item to support your local community.

A silent pie auction will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Crosby Threshing Barn! Support Norris Dam State Park and take home a tasty treat; it’s a win-win! You do NOT have to be present to win- winners will be announced or called at 7:00pm on the dot! (If you wish to donate a pie for this auction, please email holly.frerichs@tn.gov)

Kiddos can meet at the bonfire pit in front of the Threshing Barn at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm to “Read with a Ranger” where one of our Park Rangers will read aloud a Christmas story. The Barn will also house “make your own ornament” stations!

Live music will be in the Lenoir Museum, along with historic crafts.

If you have questions, please contact the park office at 865-425-4500.

Please consider registering and donating to the park! All of your donations stay in Norris Dam State Park to help with interpretive programs and events, park resource management, and other projects. Thank you for supporting your TN State Park!”

Fall Heritage Days
2024-10-24 09:00 - 15:00
Fall Heritage Days

The Museum of Appalachia

Date: October 24th and 31st
Time: 9:00-3:00pm
Location: The Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy Clinton, TN 37716
Contact for questions: Facebook

Admission Rates for Groups of 15 or more: $10/student & $10/adult. For every 15 students, 1 staff/adult is admitted free of charge. If you have fewer than 15 in your party, group discount does not apply. Parties with fewer than 15 can purchase tickets at museumofappalachia.org.
Event Description:
Submitted: “October 24, 25, 31, and November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. UPDATE: October 25 and November 1 are SOLD OUT! Tickets for October 24 and October 31 are still available.
The Museum of Appalachia invites students and families to step back in time enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of pioneer Southern Appalachian traditions and old-time demonstrations of the fall harvest season.

Demonstrations and activities include crosscut sawing, pumpkin carving, chair caning, blacksmithing, old-fashioned games, broommaking, rug hooking, spelling bees, wagon rides, sorghum making, basketmaking, dollmaking, beekeeping, and much more!

School groups and homeschool groups must make reservations in advance. To reserve your spot, please e-mail bookings@museumofappalachia.org or call 865-494-7680 or fill out the Reservation Form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfqbZ6nq3F…/viewform…

Sponsored by Tennessee Arts Commission, Aspire Inspirational Recreation, Lincoln Memorial University, and Sevier County IHOPs by Gary & Sandy Wade”

Kids Art Club
2024-10-24 15:30 - 16:30
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making bat hands!

Hand-Dipped Candlestick Making
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:30
Hand-Dipped Candlestick Making

Norris Dam State Park

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 11:00 am or 2:30pm
Location: Lenoir Museum
Address: 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN 37828
Contact for questions: Facebook

Cost: Pre-registration Required, $12
Event Description:
Submitted: “Learn from Museum Mike on how to make your own hand-dipped beeswax candle! Meet at the Lenoir Museum at 11:00AM or at 2:30PM on October 26th to enjoy this fun and interactive program. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED; cost is $12.
Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Please confirm which time slot you register for as there will be one at 11:00AM and one at 2:30PM.”

Bewitched Hills: The Lore of Appalachian Superstitions
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:00
Bewitched Hills: the Lore of Appalachian Superstitions

Norris Dam State Park

Date: 10/26/2024
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Park Office
Address: 125 Village Green Cir, Lake City, TN 37769
Contact for questions: Facebook

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Ring in Spooky-Season with a good story! Have you ever wondered why you’ve been told to never close a knife you didn’t open? Or, what the origins of the “Granny Witch Doctor” are? Come to the Park Office at 125 Village Green Circle for a history of Appalachian folklore and superstitions. Park Ranger Holly Frerichs will present how different cultures melted together to pass along their folk tales and how they have impacted the heritage of Appalachian people.
This program is FREE, however, you may choose to donate to Norris Dam upon registration. All of your donations stay within NDSP and are used to improve our park and help with future programs. Thank you for investing in your state park!”

Norris Halloween Trail 2024
2024-10-26 15:30 - 18:00
The Norris Recreation Commission is excited to present our 4th Annual Norris Halloween Trail on Saturday, October 26th between 3:30PM and 6 PM. Children are invited to trick-or-treat along this wooded trail for some spooky (but not too spooky) fun!

This event is free, however all donations given at the event will benefit the Norris Recreation Commission.

All Halloween Trail participants that WILL BE TRICK-OR-TREATING should register for this event by selecting a timeframe between 3:30PM and 5:40PM. Parents, guardians, or others attending the Event, but NOT receiving candy, do not need to register. This will ensure that we have sufficient candy, parking spots and that participants are spaced out to avoid crowding on the trail. Time frames are limited and sold out quickly last year, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the trail.

Appalachian Life in Literature
2024-10-26 17:30 - 19:00
Appalachian Life in Literature

Blount County Public Library

Date: 10/26/2024
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Blount County Public Library
Address: 508 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN
Contact for questions: Facebook Event

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “You’re invited to Appalachian Life in Literature, a public conversation on place-based writing with Frank X Walker, David Brill, Monic Ductan & Maurice Manning.
This Tremont Writers Conference event is free and open to the public. No RSVP or ticket is required. Learn more about the Tremont Writers Conference at writers.gsmit.org.
After the event, authors will be available to sign books, which will be available to purchase throughout the evening.
This program is made possible with support from Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Smokies Life, Tennessee Arts Commission, and Southland Books. It is held in memory of Debbie Ellis. ”

Family Storytime
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Halloween. This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Family Game Night
2024-10-29 16:00 - 18:00
Family Game Night is scheduled every last Tuesday of the month from 4-6pm. We’ll have games and puzzles for the whole family! Popcorn will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages!

Bewitched Hills: the Lore of the Appalachian Superstitions
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00
Bewitched Hills: the Lore of Appalachian Superstitions

Norris Dam State Park

Date: 10/29/2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Park Office
Address: 125 Village Green Cir, Lake City, TN 37769
Contact for questions: Facebook

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Ring in Spooky-Season with a good story! Have you ever wondered why you’ve been told to never close a knife you didn’t open? Or, what the origins of the “Granny Witch Doctor” are? Come to the Park Office at 125 Village Green Circle for a history of Appalachian folklore and superstitions. Park Ranger Holly Frerichs will present how different cultures melted together to pass along their folk tales and how they have impacted the heritage of Appalachian people.
This program is FREE, however, you may choose to donate to Norris Dam upon registration. All of your donations stay within NDSP and are used to improve our park and help with future programs. Thank you for investing in your state park!”

Aspire Laser Light Show
2024-10-29 20:30 - 21:30
Aspire Laser Light Show

Aspire

Date: 10/29/2024
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Aspire
Address: 777 Aspire Drive, Clinton, TN 37716
Contact for questions: Facebook

This is a free event.
Event Description:
Submitted: “Get ready for an extraordinary evening at Aspire with our laser light show. Against the breathtaking scenery of Aspire, watch as vivid laser beams dance through the night, painting the sky with brilliant colors and captivating patterns. This immersive light shows promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family, filled with wonder and excitement!”
