City of Lenoir City

Special Events

2026 Special Events

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Come join the fun as your kids enjoy the excitement of filling their baskets with Easter eggs. The hunt will be divided into three age groups:

Ages 0–3 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Ages 4–7 (2:00 PM)

Ages 8–12 (2:00 PM)

This event is free and everyone is welcome. Please bring your own baskets or bags.

Lenoir City Park

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Movies in the Park

Our Movies in the Park series offers free outdoor movies during the summer months. This season’s themes include family, children, and comedy films. Pack some snacks, grab a blanket or chair, and enjoy a movie with us! Movies begin at dusk.

Lenoir City Park

Movies will be announced on the Monday of each event week.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026

Festival of Friends

This event raises public awareness of the disabled community and provides a fun opportunity for families to enjoy festive activities including music, food, and water skiing. The Patricia Neal Innovative Recreation Cooperative will host the water ski venue for the day. Festival of Friends is hosted by the Lenoir City Pilot Club and the Lenoir City Parks and Recreation Department.

Lenoir City Park – Shelters 1, 4, and 7 (right side of the park)

Saturday, June 20, 2026

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Independence Day Parade

Lenoir City’s annual Independence Day parade will kick off with our children’s Firecracker Run—a half-mile fun run for ages 5–12. The run is free, and the first 100 participants receive an event t-shirt. All runners receive a participation award, and top prizes are awarded to the first-place boy and girl in each division.

Participants for the parade or race can register by calling the Lenoir City Parks and Recreation Department at 986-1223.

Broadway – “C” Street to South Grand Street

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Line-up: 10:00 AM at the intersection of Industrial Blvd. and South “C” Street

Race Check-In: 10:00 AM at the Roane State Parking Lot

Parade/Race Start: 11:00 AM

Rockin’ the Docks

Rockin’ the Docks will once again bring live music and fireworks to the Lenoir City Park/Cove area. Live music begins at 5:00 PM and continues until the Fireworks Show at 9:45 PM. Enjoy entertainment, food, and one of the largest fireworks displays in East Tennessee.

Lenoir City Park

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Event is free.

Touch A Truck

Lenoir City Parks and Recreation invites all kids to get an up-close look at dump trucks, backhoes, buses, bucket trucks, police cars, fire trucks, wreckers, and even a helicopter! The event will also feature food trucks, live music, and inflatables.

Lenoir City Park

Saturday, August 1, 2026

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Event is free.

Cool Down in Downtown

Join us on August 13 in the downtown parklet for FREE ice cream from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Enjoy inflatables, spend time with friends and neighbors, and soak in all the fun our downtown community has to offer.

Think you make the best homemade ice cream around? Now’s your chance to prove it. Gather your church group, sports team, coworkers, friends, or compete as an individual and let the community decide who deserves the coveted Silver Spoon award.

Participants are asked to bring 1–2 flavors of homemade ice cream, and we’ll provide the cups, spoons, and napkins. Participants will also need to provide their own table and may bring a 10×10 tent if desired.

If you would like to compete, please contact Parks & Recreation at charvey@lenoircitytn.gov.

Downtown Parklet

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00–7:30 PM

Downtown Street Festival

Our Annual Street Festival features a classic/antique car show, live music, arts and crafts vendors, a children’s play area, and food vendors. The event takes place in the beautiful Historic Downtown Lenoir City district.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Park After Dark

A fun event for the whole family! Enjoy a costume contest, games, hayrides, inflatables, face painting, fall pictures, and light refreshments.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:00–7:00 PM

Wampler-Keith Park

Event is free.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Lenoir City Tree Lighting. This event includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, live Christmas music, and light refreshments.

Lenoir City Central Park

Monday, November 30, 2026

6:00–7:00 PM

Event is free.

Christmas Parade

Each year, thousands of families gather for the magic of our Annual Christmas Parade. Historic Downtown Lenoir City provides beautiful lights and festive sounds for all to enjoy. Get your float ideas ready and help us bring Christmas to Broadway!

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Parade starts at 6:30 PM

Line-up begins at 5:00 PM on South C Street

All parade participants must pre-register. Limited to the first 75 entries.

Evening with Santa

This event includes letters to Santa, one-on-one time with Santa, light refreshments, and a keepsake photo of your child with Santa.

Lenoir City War Memorial Building

Thursday, December 10, 2026

6:00–7:30 PM

Event is free.