Zoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the southeast committed to sharing 'wildly fun' experiences that educate and inspire. By visiting Zoo Knoxville, you are supporting the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and wild places. The Zoo features acres of creative habitats for…
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With all of the visitors, special events and education programs at Ijams Nature Center, it sometimes feels like a zoo, and that doesn’t even include all of the animal ambassadors who call the Ijams Visitor Center home! This nonprofit nature center is the residence of about 40 wild animals, such as…
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Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. Every season in Knoxville is truly unique, but when summer comes to a close, you’ll find all kinds of reasons to fall in love with this artful, adventuresome city. If you’re longing for breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains, from a spot that feels like home……
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Hiking can be fun for the whole family! Here are four great hikes to get your child out on the trails. We picked easy hikes with fun trail elements to keep your little ones engaged. Ijams Nature Center Ijams has several great trails without too much elevation gain and educational signage to teach…
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This monthly blog from The Maker City features a look at some of the Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters and custom builders. This month’s blog introduces three area makers who excel at all things clay. How did you get started as a ceramicist/clay artist? I have been a maker…
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There's no shortage of research indicating the benefits of museum visits for kids, but taking small children to a fine art museum can be daunting for many people. Well, fear not, parents and caregivers! The Knoxville Museum of Art has finally reopened its "Creative Corner" after a nearly two-year…
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POV: You’re planning a trip with the fam and you’re overwhelmed with all the options, or maybe you don’t even know where to start. We got you! Here’s a quick post on guaranteed winning attractions: Little Kids From crawlers to age 10, look no further than Muse Knoxville. A STEAM (that’s Science…
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Wondering how to get your kids interested in history? Let us help you solve this problem with the History Headquarters ( History HQ ). Located in the Museum of East Tennessee History, History HQ is the East Tennessee Historical Society’s exhibition experience for young historians and their families…
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There are several splash pads all over the city. The biggest is at the World’s Fair Park. Squeeze in a quick history lesson by taking the kids up the Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. And some geography too – you can see 360 degrees from the Observation Deck; a great time to…
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When is a fallen tree not a tree? When it’s a treehouse. Or a boat. Or a tightrope! With the opening of the new Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve, children will be able to let their imaginations run wild, in the wild. Students in the Tuesday/Thursday class of the Ijams Nature Play…
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