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Dr. Bo Townsend • Dr. Matt Wood • Dr. Jessica Tucker Dr. Stephen Fowler • Dr. Jesse Ellsworth • Dr. Jake Perry Fountain City Location: 2944 Tazewell Pike, Suite 1 Bearden Location: 705 Gate Lane, Suite 101 • Farragut Location: 10910 Kingston Pike, Suite 105 Sevierville Location: 818 Middle Creek Road, Suite 1
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9700 Kingston Pike, Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37922
865-357-2675 www.tutusdance.com
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Tennessee Elite Gymnastics
Tennessee Elite Gymnastics is hosting “Kids RULE” Summer Camps. Children explore gymnastics in a fun and imaginative new world. Other activities include craft making, snacks, games and more!
June 6-10
Superheroes
June 20-24 Summer Fun Fest July 18-22 Ninja Warriors
Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Price: $45 per day or $215 per week
230 Interchange Park, Lenoir City, TN 37772
865-816-3031
Siblings discount.
Sign up today … Camps will fill up quickly! All camps are for boys and girls ages 5-14 years.
contact@tnelitegymnastics.com TennesseeEliteGymnastics.com
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at CAK (West Knoxville) & KCS (Farragut) Campuses 10 Weeks of Faith Based Summer Day Camp M-F: 7:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. May 31st -August 5th 2022 Swimming, Field Trips, Art, Sports, Science Clubs, Dress Up & Theme Days, and daily Chapel / Praise & Worship Time!
Learn More and Register Online @
Pick the weeks you want to attend.
www.CampBigFish.org
SUMMER IN THE
SMOKIES Overnight Summer Camps Ages 4–17 Programs for adults & families too! Photo by Luc Burnier
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This will be the best week of your kid’s summer! Our camps are jammed packed with games, fun activities, awesome food, engaging worship music, and Christ-centered messages. Our skilled staff lead all activities: art & crafts, mountain waterslide, river tubing, archery, horses, paintball, cliff jumping, air rifles, and many more!
Summer 2022 Camp Programs for ages 6-17:
Session 1 - July 4-9 Session 2 - July 11-16 Session 3 - July 18-23
Register online at: longviewranch.com • 423-636-0032
190 Bledsoe Hollow Ln., Mosheim, TN 37818
Summer FUN
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UrbanAirKnoxville.com 9626 Kingston Pike // Knoxville, TN 37922
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Open Play • M-F 4 PM, Saturday 11 AM, Sunday 12 noon Urban Air, 9626 Kingston Pike
Mother’s Day Tea Party • Sunday, May 1, 4 – 5 PM Boyd-Harvey House, 1321 Harvey Rd, Knoxville, TN . All Ages
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The Muse Mapping Our Futures Carnival • Sunday, May 1st, 2-5pm
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Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, 516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Children’s Festival of Reading 2022 • Saturday, May 1, 10 AM – 5 PM World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN
First Friday ArtWalk • Friday, May 6, 2 – 5 PM
Downtown Knoxville Alliance, 17 Market Square Suite 201, Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville’s Caribbean Jerk Festival Sunday, May 9, 12 – 8 PM
World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Presented By: Festivals for Charity, Inc. $20.00 general admission. Children 8 and under are free.
Market Square Farmers’ Market • May 7, 1-5pm
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Market Square open-air farmers’ market
Peppa Pig’s Adventure • Wednesday, May 11, 6 – 11 PM
1163 Free
Girl Scout Daisy Roundup • Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Pm
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Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN
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Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee, 1567 Downtown West Blvd. , Knoxville, TN 37919
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Acting Classes for Young People • June 13 - 24
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Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville Instructor: Ron Solomon. Ages 6-8 and 9-11. To register, please contact: wordplayers@comcast.net or call 865-539-2490
1091 (865 Free
Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party • Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10 AM – 5 PM
720 11th St SW, Knoxville, TN 37916. Live Music * Balloon Shows * Food Trucks * Bounce Houses
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Dining for Joy Bene˜ t for Joy of Music School • Thursday, June 3, 6 – 9 PM
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Lakeshore Park Conservancy, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN
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Concerts on the Square • Thursday, Jun 16, 7 PM
Market Square Classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country. Free concert every 3rd Thursday on the stage at Market Square. May 19 through September 15
1132 $0.9
Vacation Bible School • Mon, Jun 6-June 10, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
5420 (865 Free
Beaver Dam Baptist Church
NOURISH KIDS • Sat, Jun 11, 9 AM – 1 PM
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Market Square Farmers’ Market, Knoxville, TN Market Square Farmers’ Market Nourish Kids is here with free activities, samples, and $5 to spend on produce at the farmers’ market.
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Vacation Bible School • July 11 - Thursday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Concord United Methodist Church
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Kids Day Camp • Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 8:45 AM – 3 PM. Colonial Heights United Methodist Church - Knoxville
1100 $0.9
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Urban Air Parks: Open Play
9626 Kingston Pike. www.UrbanAirParks.com. Mon-Fri - 4-7pm. Sat - 11am-9pm. Sun - 12pm-7pm
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www.knoxlib.org/kid-zone/storytime • www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs Check out the website for storytimes, events, & fun activities for little ones at our branches across the Knoxville area. Free
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Tuesdays • 10am – Childrens Museum of Oak Ridge
461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org Bring your kids to Toddlers’ Playtime, also known as Mom’s Club! Moms, dads, grandparents,& caregivers all are welcome.
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Wednesdays • 3pm-Sellout & Saturdays 8am-12pm – Oak Ridge Farmer’s Market
Next to Jackson’s Sq., E. Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 • (865) 457-6992. www.easttnfarmmarkets.org/ Come for sustainably produced grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farm fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, f owers, and farm-based crafts. All vendors inspected to ensure they are 100% local! Free
4221 (865 $2.9
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Thursdays (2nd & 4th at Cokesbury Center, 1st & 3rd • Thursdays at LaFollette Rec Center) • 10am
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461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 482-1074. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org Musical Mornings. Bring children ages 0-4 years old! Cokesbury Ctr (9908 Kingston Pike). LaFollette Recreation Center (300 W Beech St LaFollette) (865) 329-5883 www.mcnabbcenter.org/service/mother-goose Mother Goose Program, 3rd Thur of each month. Teaching crucial interaction in the formative f rst steps of an infant’s life. Children up to age 5. $5.00 per session (season passes available)
Saturdays (Check Site) • Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave , Knoxville TN 37920 • (865) 577-4717. www.ijams.org/events
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Pero’s on the Hill
7706 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 694-6900. www.perosonthehill.com $1 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée); $2 personal pizzas for kids. All Day
Texas Roadhouse
3071 Kinzel Way, Knoxville, TN 37924. (865) 540-4150. www.texasroadhouse.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Zaxby’s
11636 Parkside Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. (865) 671-1222. www.zaxbys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
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Chick-˜ l-A (Kingston Overlook)
9646 Kingston Pike, 37922 865-691-7400 Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal 5:30-7:30
Chick-˜ l-A Turkey Creek
10916 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-7400. www.cfarestaurant.com/turkeycreek Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal). 5:30pm-7:30pm
THURSDAY
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen
812 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-7735 4320 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 579-1123 9335 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 694-6036 www.captainds.com Two $0.99 Kids Meals with the purchase of adult entree. All Day
El Chico
116 Cedar Lane. 865-687-4242 $0.99 Kids Meal with adult meal purchase. All Day
SATURDAY
Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina
215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day
Moe’s Southwest Grill
1800 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 637-2700 9450 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 470-2844. www.moes.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Steak ‘n Shake
Fazoli’s
500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com 1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
9515 Kingston Pike 865-694-1162 5-8:00. 2 Kids Meals for $0.99 each (12 and under) with purchase of 1 adult entree 11322 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-6637. www.moes.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Pizza Inn
5420 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 357-7499. www.pizzainn.com Free Kids Bu˛ et (with the purchase of an adult bu˛ et). All Day
S & S Cafeteria
4808 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-5191. www .sscafeterias.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée), Dine-in Only. 4-8:00pm
Texas Roadhouse
11001 Turkey Creek Drive, 865-392-9150 $0.99 Kids Meal with adult entree. 5:30-8:00
Uncle Maddios’ Pizza
2052 Town Center Blvd. 865-692-2426 Free kids pizza with the purchase of regular pizza
WEDNESDAY
Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina
215 Brookview Centre Way #101, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 330-0068. www.barberitos.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée and drink). All Day
El Metate Mexican Restaurant
SUNDAY
11483 Parkside Dr #202, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-8227. www.dickeys.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult meal of $10 or more). All Day
El Chico
116 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912. (865) 687-4242. www.elchico.com $1.25 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). 10 & under. All Day
Nama Sushi Bar
506 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 633-8539 5130 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 588-9811 www.namasushibar.com Free Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 12pm-3pm
Pelancho’s Mexican Restaurant
1516 Downtown W Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 694-9060. www.pelanchos.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). All Day
Steak ‘n Shake
500 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849. (865) 947-7066 310 Wild Geese Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934 www.steaknshake.com 1 Free Kids Meal per $9 spent, Dine-in Only. All Day
Zaxby’s
11636 Parkside Drive .10% o˛ by showing church bulletin
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4221 Sam Walton Way Knoxville, TN 37938 (865) 922-0867. www.caminorestaurantgroup.com $2.99 Kids Meal (drink included). All Day
Cici’s Pizza
Firehouse Subs
117 Cedar Lane Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 689-2870 3050 South Mall Road Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 524-9114 8077 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 691-5885 364 Fountain View Circle Alcoa, TN 37701 (865) 379-9424 11036 Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-4244 www.ocharleys.com. Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
All Locations. www.f rehousesubs.com 2 Free Kids Meals (w/ purchase of 1 med. sub combo). After 4pm
Jason’s Deli
2120 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 247-5222 133 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923. (865) 357-3354. www.jasonsdeli.com $0.99 Kids Meal (with the purchase of an adult entrée). 4-9:00pm.
8414 Kingston Pike 865-200-8361 Kids 3 & Under eat for $0.99
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Qdoba Mexican Grill
7339 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 588-3333. www.qdoba.com 232 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 769-5001 $0.99 Kids Meal (w/ the purchase of an adult entrée). Wed, Sat & Sun ONLY 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 974-2823 Shoney’s 2758 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921. (865) 938-4300 All Knoxville Locations 865-690-6331 www.mcalistersdeli.com KidsDirectory.” 4 & under eat freeTh with purchase of adult entree 2 Free Kids Meals (with the purchase ofPlease an adult entrée). 5pm it in the Kids’ say, “IAfter found anks! 9
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Schedule a tour to discover why Christian Academy of Knoxville has consistently been voted one of the BEST private schools in Knoxville! Reach out to schedule your tour today: (865) 813-4CAK or admissions@cakmail.org LOVE GOD LOVE PEOPLE MODEL JESUS
www.cakwarriors.com or 865-813-4CAK 529 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN 37923 Please say, “I found it in the Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!
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Wednesdays: June 1,8,15,22
July 8, 22
HIGH SCHOOL CLINICS
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Thursdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23
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COLLEGE PREP CAMP
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June 13-14
July 11-12
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Friday U at Oak Grove offers the highest level of academic enrichment to the homeschool community. Running for seventeen weeks each semester, Friday U partners with highly trained professionals, educational organizations and local businesses to enable homeschool students to explore their interests and build new skills. Students select classes from a variety of content areas each with a hands-on approach to learning. For the upcoming school year, Friday U proudly welcomes UT Gardens and Heidi’s Musical Gymnasium, with returning favorites Bricks 4 Kids and Zoo Knoxville. This semester Friday U offers high school students the option to select from a total of twelve credit courses. Whether your student is interested in dance and theatre or coding and robotics, there is something for everyone. . . for the most up to date information.
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Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Each year we provide special events that promote our dedication to our young people, our community and our sponsors. By all of us working together, with a 100% effort, our young peoples’ futures are destined to be great!
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There are many reasons people feel they cannot be a foster parent, but LOVE is all you need. Foster parenting is both the most precious gift of love and hard. But, Childhelp has the resources to help. If you have enough love, that is all you need. #loveisallyouneed “
LOVE is all you need.
608 Old Brookhaven Farm Road, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865 • 865-579-5498
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Join Read City USA and Knox County Public Library for
SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB Join us for the kickoff at the Children’s Festival of Reading Saturday, May 21 | World’s Fair Park
DIVE IN DEEP
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READ & EARN PRIZES!
MAY 21 THRU AUG. 7
To get started, pick up a map at the library or visit:
www.knoxcountylibrary.org/summer The Dive in Deep challenge is part of Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ Read City USA 2022 reading voyage, Oceans of Possibilities. Together, Knox County will read more than one million hours! READ CITY USA
Summer Library Club is made possible by Friends of the Library and generous support from:
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