Summer Activity Guide July-September 2026

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ACTIVITY GUIDE ACTIVITY GUIDE

FARRAGUT PARKS & REC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2 Mission & Vision

8 Youth

3 Special Events

12 Fitness

4 Recreation Programming

13 Get Involved

5 Adults

14 Visit Farragut

5 Family

15 Facilities & Rentals

7 Athletics

17 Parks & Greenways

7 Open Gym

18 Connect with Us

MISSION & VISION

MISSION

Town of Farragut

An appealing and engaged community set apart by a proactive and dedicated team committed to integrity, adaptability, and friendly service.

VISION

Setting the standard for quality of life with a beautiful, close-knit, connected and engaged community where individuals, families and businesses thrive.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 4

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Friday, July 24

Farragut Community Center 4-9 p.m.

McFee Park Splash Pad 6-8 p.m.

Register Here

Saturday, August 22 Mayor Bob Leonard Park 8:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, September 12 Farragut Community Center 9-11 a.m.

Family Campout

Fri, Sept. 18-Sat, Sept.19 McFee Park

Register Here

For more information about these events or to register, visit townoffarragut.org/townevents.

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SPECIALRECREATION EVENTS PROGRAMMING

Farragut Parks & Rec offers a variety of recreation programs that help make our community a fun, healthy place to live and play. Follow us on social media, check out our website or visit the Farragut Community Center to see the latest updates and join the fun!

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ADULTS & FAMILY

Mahjong and Gaming Club Every other Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m.

Ages 9 and up, free Join us to learn new games! There will be special classes to learn mahjong, tong-its, chess, checkers and other organized board games. For the full schedule, visit townoffarragut.org/register.

Family Kickball Night Sept. 4, 7-8:30 p.m.

Ages 6 and up, $5 per family Join us in a classic, family-friendly competition filled with fun, teamwork and friendly rivalry! Participants will be divided into teams upon arrival for an exciting evening of kickball and recreation. This event is designed for families of all skill levels and is a great opportunity to stay active and enjoy time together in a fun and welcoming environment. Registration is required due to limited space. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.

Register here.

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Harry Potter Movie Night Farragut Community Center Saturday, August 1; 1-9 p.m.

All ages; $4 per person Come celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday and the first day back to Hogwarts! We will be watching the first Harry Potter movie with a costume contest, crafts, movie bingo, and snacks! Register here.

Jewelry Making Workshop Farragut Community Center Wednesdays, July 1-29, 3:30-5 p.m.

Ages 12 and up, $4 per person Get inspired and learn how to create earrings, necklaces, or bracelets with a variety of beads, chains, and wires.

Bring your friends and create matching and coordinating jewelry!

This program is for all skill levels, and all participants are welcome to come to multiple sessions. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Preregistration is not required but encouraged. Register here.

ADULTS & FAMILY

Line Dancing July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Ages 8 and up, $5 per person Join us for an evening of line dancing!

This is an instructor led program. We will use our projector to display the steps and instructions needed to learn. The goal is for community members to have fun dancing together in lines.

Family Basketball Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

All ages, $2 per person No need to pre-register – just bring a ball and get ready to play! Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and get your free community center membership. This session is specifically for youth and families to shoot around and play without the intensity of pickup open gyms.

Book Swap Farragut Community Center Friday, September 25; 5-8 p.m.

All ages; Free entry, just bring books to swap Bring a book, take a book. Do you have extra books that you don’t want or need anymore? Bring your books to the community center to trade them with other readers’ books. Rules for the book swap will be on our website at townoffarragut.org/townevents.

Mental Health Movie Night Farragut Community Center Friday, September 11; 4-9 p.m.

All ages; $4 per person Come enjoy popcorn, a craft and a movie with the whole family! Preregistration is not required for this indoor movie night. Bring blankets and chairs to get cozy! Register here.

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ATHLETICS/OPEN GYM

Drop-in Dodgeball Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Ages 18 and up, $2 per player Drop-in Dodgeball provides adults the opportunity to make friends and get exercise by playing a weekly game of dodgeball. We will divide into two teams and play classic dodgeball. We look forward to playing with you!

Summer Volleyball Leagues Volleyball leagues are coed, and participants must be 18 or older. The cost is $180 per team for recreation and intermediate sixes leagues, and $120 for intermediate four's league.

Registration ends Thursday, June 25.

Summer rec league (six players) Games will be played on Monday evenings beginning June 29 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park.

Summer intermediate four's league Games will be played on Wednesday evenings beginning July 1 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park.

Summer intermediate league (six players) Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning July 2 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park.

For more info or to register, visit townoffarragut.org/athletics.

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Volleyball Open Gym Mondays, 5:30-9 p.m.

Cost: $4 per person Ages 14 and up Limited equipment is available for checkout and nets are provided. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and get your free community center membership. To maximize community use, users may experience wait times.

Pickleball Open Gym Mondays and Fridays, noon-3 p.m.

Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.

Cost: $4 per person Ages 14 and up Grab a paddle and get ready to play!

During this time, the gym is on the challenge court system. To maximize community use, users may experience wait times.

Pickup Basketball Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

Cost: $4 per person Ages 14 and up No need to pre-register – just bring a ball and get ready to play! This session is specifically for individuals who want to play scrimmage-style, non-refereed games.

YOUTH

Art Adventures Tuesdays, June 2-July 28, 2-3:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, August 18-November 17, 23:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12, $4 per child Each week, our school-aged artists will create a new project with varying mediums. All skill levels are welcome!

Preregistration is not required.

Afterschool Art Wednesdays, August 19-November 18, 3:30-5 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12, $4 per child Each week, our school-aged artists will create a new project with varying mediums. All skill levels are welcome!

Preregistration is not required.

Beginner Ballet Level 1: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. Ages 4-6, Level 2: Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Cost: $30 per month Beginner Ballet teaches the fundamentals of ballet and focuses on grace, flexibility, teamwork and creativity. Please come to class with hair pulled back, tights, leotard, ballet shoes and a smile! Register here.

Youth Chess Club Tuesdays in July, 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-10, $5 per child This four-week chess program introduces young players to the basics of chess through interactive lessons and guided play.

Participants will learn how the pieces move, practice simple strategies and build confidence while playing with others in a fun and encouraging environment.

Weekly topics include an introduction to chess, piece movement and basic strategies, as well as practice play and mini matches. Designed for beginners — no experience is needed, just a readiness to learn and play.

Register here.

Glam Night Gala Farragut Community Center Wednesday, August 5, 5-6:30 p.m.

Ages 8-16, $8 per person Is your child interested in dressing up or self-care? This class is for youth that want to practice the basics of makeup, braiding hair and painting nails. Feel free to arrive already dressed up! Preregistration is required. Register here.

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YOUTH

Elementary Homeschool PE Tuesdays, Aug 18-Dec 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Aug 19-Dec 16, 1-2 p.m.

Grades K-5 (ages 6 to 10), $2 per child This homeschool PE class will feature sports and group games that emphasize teamwork, good sportsmanship, physical activity and fun! Participants must be at least 6 years old to participate. Preregistration is not required.

Youth Free Play Mondays, May 4-July 27, 3-5 p.m.

Tuesdays, starting July 7, 5-6:30 p.m.

Ages 4-12, $2 per child Join us for our Free Play. Kids can play and stay active in this open gym! With plenty of space and fun activities, it’s the perfect way to burn energy and have a blast!

Toddler Takeover Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Cost: $2 per child Ages walking to 5 years Join us for this guardian-supervised indoor playtime and let your child explore our bright, colorful, ageappropriate equipment!

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Middle School Homeschool PE Wednesdays, Aug 19-Dec 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Grades 6-8 (ages 11-14), $2 per child This homeschool PE class will emphasize organized sports, competition and physical activity, while still including plenty of group games, teamwork and fun! Preregistration is not required.

Little Gardeners Farragut Community Center Fridays, September 4-25, 10-11 a.m.

Ages walking to 5 years, $2 per child It’s time for toddlers to get their hands dirty. We will have a small area with dirt and sand to dig, play, and pretend with.

We will offer biodegradable pots, soil and seeds to plant wildflowers in to take home with you. This program is for ages walking to 5 years old. Parents/ guardians are required to supervise and stay on the premises. This program will be outside at the community center greenspace. Be sure to bring some water and clothes ready for getting dirty in. If it is raining, the program will be cancelled. Preregistration is not required.

YOUTH

Tiny Tots Tennis McFee Park Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Sept. 22, 4-4:45 p.m.

Ages 4-6, $15 per child Tiny Tots Tennis is an introductory program that will teach tiny athletes the building blocks of tennis! We will focus on hand-eye coordination, basic strokes and related gross motor skills.

Preregistration is required, as space is limited!

PLEASE NOTE: Parents are required to participate with their child.

Register here.

Drama Club Farragut Community Center Wednesdays, July 1-29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12, $10 per child Come hang out with us as we explore and try new things in the world of theater and drama! Each week, we will have different challenges and games that we will use to learn new theater-related skills. We will have fun, be silly and be creative while also working on confidence and making new friends! Register here.

Learn a Sport Series Tuesdays in Sept., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages 5-8, $10 per class Ready, set, play! In this active and exciting five-week series, kids will get hands-on experience with a different sport each week — perfect for trying new activities, building skills and staying active. Each session is led by experienced instructors in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will learn basic skills, improve coordination,& build confidence while having fun and staying active. No prior experience needed — just a willingness to learn, move and have fun. Please wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes and bring water.

Register here.

Reading is Cool Club Farragut Community Center Thursdays, Sept 3-Oct 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 9-13, $15 per child Come join us at our kids' book club!

We will have two age groups, but everyone meets on the same day and at the same time. Books (which will be provided) will be read and discussed each week with their age group. Register here.

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YOUTH

Sunny Steps Dance Class Farragut Community Center Wednesdays, July 1, August 5, September 2; 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Ages 6-10; $7 per child Sunny Steps is a fun dance class for ages 6-10. Kids will learn basic dance skills, rhythm, and simple dance routines in a positive environment. Goals will be to build confidence, coordination, and creativity. Register here.

Math and Arts Farragut Community Center Thursdays, July 16-August 6; 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12; $30 for 4 classes In this class, we will explore the intersection of math and art via geometric shapes, repeating patterns, and different types of symmetry. Across the four sessions, we will have story time, math games, crafts, coloring activities, and origami with a focus on identifying how geometry shows up in well-known paintings, famous artworks and our everyday life. At the end of the class, students will have made their own origami ball to keep. Register here.

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How to Start Your Own Business (for Kids) Farragut Community Center Wednesday, July 1; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Ages 8-16; $12 per child In this class, we will learn about how to start your business through an interactive discussion on identifying a profitable business idea, knowing your competitions, understanding your customers and their needs, as well as figuring out your startup costs and more. This practical sessions will involve writing, doing math calculations, and role-playing to give the students a hands-on experience of being their own boss.

Register here.

Under the Sea Day! Farragut Community Center Saturday, August 8; 3-5 p.m.

All ages; $4 per person Come Celebrate National Marine Week with us at us under the sea themed event! We will have snacks, crafts, and activities! Register here.

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Farragut Community Center offers Program Punch Cards for $30 each.

These cards contain $40 worth of program punches, can be shared among family members and do not expire. Ask our front desk staff about this deal the next time you visit!

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Sunrise Stretch Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.

Ages 16 and up; free Start your day off right with a sunrise yoga session! This 60-minute class is the perfect way to start the day for beginning to advanced yogis with registered yoga teacher Jenny Trussell.

Bring a mat and a smile.

Total Fitness Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Ages 16 and up; $4 per session Join Rachel Piotrowski, certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer, for a total body fitness class! This class is tailored to individuals of all fitness levels and focuses on functional exercises to improve overall strength and balance.

Don’t forget water, a mat and weights or resistance band.

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Rise and Shine Yoga Mondays and Fridays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.

Ages 16 and up; $4 per session Rise and shine! Start your day off right with a morning yoga class led by registered yoga teacher Mindy Wise or Jenny Trussell! Bring a yoga mat, water and a positive attitude!

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GET INVOLVED

Do you have a great idea for a program that doesn’t exist at the Farragut Community Center? Do you have skills or knowledge to teach a subject? Become a contractual instructor!

For more information and to apply, visit townoffarragut.org/programs.

VOLUNTEER Many of our events would not be possible without the time and efforts of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with Farragut Parks & Rec, please visit townoffarragut.org/volunteer.

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VISIT FARRAGUT

McGill Plaza Saturday, June 13 6-9 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 6-9pm as we celebrate the United States Semi quincentennial with an evening of bluegrass, food, and summer fun! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and head to Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza, just outside the historic Campbell Station Inn, for a laid-back night of great music and community fun.

Enjoy live performances by The Breadlosers, Brand New Box of Matches and the True Blue Band, plus a variety of local food trucks serving up delicious eats. Whether you're a longtime bluegrass fan or just looking for a fun way to kick off the season, this is the perfect way to celebrate summer in Farragut.

UP NEXT:

Yacht Rock Concert McGill Plaza Saturday, August 15 | 6-9 p.m.

Check out the Visit Farragut website and social media pages for the latest news on upcoming dates and fun opportunities to check out.

Website: visitfarragut.org Instagram: @visitfarragut Facebook: @ Visit Farragut

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FACILITIES & RENTALS

FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER 239 JAMESTOWNE BLVD (865)218-3376

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE Birthday parties Classrooms Assembly Hall Gymnasium

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FACILITIES & RENTALS

PAVILIONS

FIELDS & COURTS

ANCHOR PARK Athletic Pavilion Essex Pavilion Hartford Pavilion Saratoga Pavilion

ANCHOR PARK Rectangular Field (1) Diamond Field (1)

BLUECROSS HEALTHY PLACE AT TOWN HALL Town Hall Pavilion

MAYOR BOB LEONARD PARK Diamond Fields (4) Rectangular Fields (5) Sand Volleyball Courts (3) Pickleball courts (9)

FOUNDERS PARK AT CAMPBELL STATION Burnside Pavilion Longstreet pavilion

MCFEE PARK Rectangular Field (1) Basketball Court (1) Tennis Courts (4)

MCFEE PARK Small Pavilion Large Pavilion Great Lawn Pavilion

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Rental information for all Town of Farragut facilities can be viewed at townoffarragut.org/rentals.

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PARKS & GREENWAYS

Town of Farragut Parks & Plaza Anchor Park BlueCross Healthy Place at Town Hall Founders Park at Campbell Station Mayor Bob Leonard Park Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza McFee Park

Greenways Farragut boasts over 25 segments of greenway trails, totaling approximately 20 miles, that connect neighborhoods and provide great places to ride a bike, walk, run and roller blade.

To view information and amenities for each park, visit townoffarragut.org/parks.

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CONNECT WITH US

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Farragut Parks and Recreation @farragutparksandrec

VISIT OUR WEBSITE farragutparksandrec.org

PARKS & REC OFFICE (865)218-3376 parksandrecinfo@townoffarragut.org 239 Jamestowne Blvd 18