As warmer days start creeping in and nature’s colors begin to blossom, whispers of fun start filling the air. After waiting 3 long and cold months, it’s finally time for spring activities in Knoxville TN!
With so many options to choose from, it will be easy to keep your family entertained all season long. It’s no wonder spring is such a popular time to explore Knoxville.
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Spring Activities In Knoxville
Dogwood Trails
Spring is the season of Knoxville’s signature dogwood tree. These flowering beauties are so beloved that there are actually 13 scenic dogwood trails for you to enjoy around town.
The trails are officially open throughout the month of April, but many of the featured greenways and trails boast a variety of colorful blooms all season long.
Strawberry Picking
Strawberry Picking adventures are also popular in the spring. The strawberries typically hit peak ripeness in mid-late April. Under the right weather conditions, picking can sometimes continue into early May.
Botanical Gardens
Knoxville has several stunning botanical gardens that burst into bloom in early spring. One of the most popular is Baxter Gardens.
This garden is only open for 1 month, April, every year. This means you
Splash Pads
Each year around Memorial Day Knoxville’s splash pads open for refreshing water fun. These attractions are geared toward kids and feature tons of different water features, sprayers, dump buckets, and more.
The best part is most of our local splash pads are completely free.
Wildflower Hikes
What better way to enjoy spring wildflowers than with a fun family hike? with an expansive urban wilderness, you don’t even have to leave the city to enjoy this activity.
The William Hastie Natural Area is a great spot for viewing a variety of different wildflowers. There are also several adorable bridge crossings at this location that make great family photo ops.
Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms
Visiting one of our local u-pick flower farms is another great way to take advantage of spring blooms. Southern Oak is one of our largest local flower farms.
Epic Spring Break Adventures
Even if you are staying local for spring break, you can still treat your kids to a fun-filled week of awesomeness. Our big list of kid-friendly activities in Knoxville is filled with tons of great ideas.
You find fantastic ideas for free and cheap activities as well as fun splurges to help you round out the week.
Indoor Activities to Get Out of the Rain
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” While I’m sure you appreciate the beauty, sometimes extended rainy days can lead to cabin fever.
Thankfully, Knoxville is filled with great options for family-friendly indoor fun. These ideas are perfect for rainy days or days when the heat kicks it up a notch.
Festival Fun
Some of our most popular spring festivals include
Easter Events
From egg hunts to bunny photo ops, you’ll find all the best Easter events right here.
Explore Knoxville Spring Activities and Events by Month
For a more detailed event listing check out our monthly activity guides.
- March in Knoxville
- April in Knoxville
- May in Knoxville
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Erica has lived in East TN for over 10 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!