During warmer months, spend time enjoying the street performers in Knoxville’s Historic Market Square. Additionally, here are some of Knoxville’s most popular deals for kids:

• At the Muse Knoxville, get tickets to a planetarium show and experience the milky way up close
• Day trip to Zoo Atlanta to learn about the habitats of more than 1,000 wild animals
• Head to Alpine Mountain Village and fly down the shute at Pigeon Forge Snow
• Learn about the stars of basketball at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
• Explore Old City Knoxville for coffee, shopping, and live music

Show the kids a fine time where you’ll have just as much fun. Whether you shop, dine, or sightsee, these are some kid-approved activities in Knoxville:

• Visit the East Tennessee Historical Society on Gay Street
• Shop for fresh fruits and veggies at the Knoxville Farmers Market
• Ride the Sunsphere to the top for out-of-this-world city views
• Laugh out loud during a kid-friendly show at Scruffy City Hall
• Share the legacy of jazz by listening to a live show at Baker Peters

Vacationing with kids can be easy and affordable if you know where to look. When you need to stay wise with your wallet, try these cheap things to do with kids in Knoxville:

• Dance around to live music at Sundown in the City
• Visit the site of the 1982 World’s Fair at Historic Market Square
• Hike through the forests at House Mountain State Natural Area
• Attend a local festival, like the Boomsday Festival or the Musical Roots Festival
• Tour the Knoxville Museum of Art during the day

Show the kids the time of their lives on your next trip to Knoxville. See what’s happening at the skating rink or watch a live performance. Consider the following Knoxville attractions for kids:

• See what’s going on at the Knox County Parks and Rec, where they host classes, festivals and sports
• At All Bounce Events, rush the walls because they’re made of bouncy plastic
• Take a class at Tataru’s Gymnastics to run out some energy
• Enjoy the thrill of indoor skating at Skatetown
• See a comedic play at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre

Entertainment for parties, family gatherings, and large groups is easy to come by in this southern city. Head to the amusement park or go ziplining. Check out these family or big group activities in Knoxville:

• Jump around inside a gigantic trampoline room at JumpJam Trampoline Park
• Go on a ziplining adventure with Navitat Canopy Adventure
• Bring the whole gang on an upper ridge river rafting trip
• Day trip to Dollywood for a day of thrill and excitement at the amusement park
• Get cookin’ at a Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Class in the West Town Mall

For curious kids who enjoy keeping their minds active, try venturing to a local museum or stop to learn about the flowers at the University of Tennessee. Try these kid-friendly learning experiences in Knoxville:

• Learn about natural history at the Frank McClung Museum
• African-American history is a central piece of Knoxville, visit the Beck Cultural Exchange Center to appreciate it
• See how the other half used to live at the opulent Blount Mansion
• Discover local plant varietals at the University of Tennessee Gardens
• Appreciate the intricacies of live music at the Knoxville Symphony

Let your kids tap into their creativity by signing them up for a local workshop. Knoxville offers a wide selection of popular creative and performing arts classes for kids:

• Sign the kids up for the Summer Art Academy at the Knoxville Museum of Art
• At the Basement Community Art Studio, play in an open studio where supplies are provided
• Paint your own pottery with Liza Moz or Brush Fire Pottery
• Kindermusik offers a variety of rhythm and music classes for varying age ranges
• Take a teacher-led painting project class at Painting with a Twist

Knoxville is home to a number of indoor attractions that will entertain the kids for hours. Get them ready for a fun day at the bowling alley or to cheer on the home basketball team. Find more things to do indoors with kids:

• Watch the Lady Vols play a mean game of basketball
• Play mini-golf and paintball at Sir Goony’s Family Fun Center
• Play a routy bowling match at Maple Hall
• At Cool Sports Home of the Icearium, ice skate anytime of year
• Wander around the Farragut Folklife Museum