Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park returns this summer with free mid-week fun for area families! Each event offers activities, games, hands-on crafts, and other fun pursuits for families with children ages 2-12, hosted by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events, Parks and Recreation Department, and other community partners. Participation is free, and no registration is required.
Events are on Wednesdays in June and July from 10 am to 1 pm in seven different parks:
June 5: Baxter Ave Park & Fire Station #3, 204 E. Baxter Avenue
June 12: Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside Street (including Touch-A-Truck!)
June 26: Fort Kid, 1049 World’s Fair Park Drive
July 10: Morningside Park, 1600 Dandridge Road
July 17: Fountain City Park, 117 Hotel Road
July 24: West Hills Park, 410 N. Winston Road
July 31: World’s Fair Park, 910 World’s Fair Park Drive
*No events on June 19 and July 3
Come enjoy making crafts, playing games, and so much more while making fun memories during summer vacation. All activities are free!
Established in 2019 as a weekly opportunity for summertime activities for youngsters and their families in Market Square, Kid A’ Riffic has expanded to include parks across the city and multiple community partners. Kid A’ Riffic was awarded “Best Children’s Event in the Southeast” by the Southeast Festivals & Events Association (SFEA). For more information, visit KnoxvilleTN.gov or call 865-215-4248.