Knoxville Holiday Guide

Celebrate the Holidays in Knoxville

Look no further than Knoxville for your holly jolly holiday season! Find joyful events, local shops with unique gift ideas and memories just waiting to be made — for you and your whole family, too.

• What To Do: Kick off the holly jolly season right with a visit to the Living Windows on display in Downtown Knoxville on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. And the Merry-N County Christmas drive-through lights tour will be open for visitors at the Marion County Park with select dates from Nov. 22 – Dec. 24, 2024.
• Where to Shop: It’s a big deal to shop small! Browse through the list of Knoxville’s retailers or explore the full list of Chamber of Commerce members for holiday gifting. Try a gift shop like Elite Boutique and Candi’s Flowers, find unique metal lawn and garden art by Metal Pushers and gifts for your furry friends at Smoosh Pet Bakery! And a bottle of wine from Tassel Ridge or Nearwood Winery, or even a gift card from The Coffee Connection, makes for a great thank you for a dinner host, coworker or client.
• Special Holiday Moments: Bring your little ones for a morning of joy and wonder at Breakfast with Santa, set for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Knoxville Armory. And be sure to explore upcoming events from Knoxville’s Light Within Studio, such as Christmas Craft Camps for Teens and various Holiday Workshops with several dates to choose from, ideal for adults.

Discover Holiday Joy Across Greater Des Moines

From shopping to celebrations, support your local favorites this season. Explore all things DSM Local and find holiday cheer in Knoxville and nearby communities like Pella, Carlisle and Indianola.