Fun things to do for the Family in February, 2019
It’s almost February! It is my birthday month! Whoop Whoop! The month of Love-not just romance but love for everyone in your life that you appreciate. So spend time with your family this month. Here is a list of fun activities that you can do this month in the Knoxville Area. If I have missed any events that you feel should be included please feel free to comment below!
Weekly Events
Power of Produce (POP) at Winter Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 10am. Kids 12 and under can taste 2 bites of a vegetable and get $2 in tokens to spend on fruits and vegetables in the market. FREE
Creature Feature at Ijams. Every Saturday 10 am and 1 pm. FREE
Messy Baby Art at The Basement Community Art Studio. Every Saturday 11 am
Homeschool Days at The Lost Sea Every Monday 1 pm
Homeschool Art Club at The Basement Community Art Studio Every Friday 11 am
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Story Time throughout the month at your local library
February 1st
Chemistry Homeschool Program American Museum of Science and Energy 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
Kick off to Black History Month at American Museum of Science and Energy 6PM “a one-night-only evening of art as we celebrate the beginning of Black History Month this February. We will be showcasing work from a variety of African-American artists, from students to professionals. Light refreshments will be served.”
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert 7:30 PM
Scout Night with the Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Game and Scoutdoors Night. 7:35 pm Family Dance after game.
February 2nd
Chocolatefest 9 am. To raise money for Ronald McDonald House. Tickets sell out fast so get them NOW!
Guided Trail Walk at Ijams after the 10am Creature Feature. FREE
Run for Their Lives 5k 10 am The Run 4 Their Lives races are Freedom 4/24 events that aim to raise awareness of sexual slavery and human trafficking across the country.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert 1:30 pm
HAVE A GROUNDHOGS DAY PARTY! This blog by Wishes and Dishes has some great ideas!
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Wonderland at Adara Events and Photography 10 am. Anna and Elsa will stop by for singing and dancing. Dress as your favorite princess and get your picture taken!
February 3rd
SUPER BOWL PARTY! I personally don’t feel like watching another Patriots super bowl but I’m sure we will enjoy the excuse to eat some junk food and watch the half time show.
February 4th
Enhanced Learning Homeschool Program at McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture: Archeology and Native Peoples of Tennessee Part 2 10 am
February 7th
Disney’s DCappella at the Historic Tennessee Theatre 7:30 PM
February 8th
Guided Tour of the McClung Museum with Out-n-About Homeschool Adventures. 10 am
Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Game and Video Game Night 7:35 pm
February 9th
Fanboy Expo Blast Off presented by the Ice Bears 10 am. “Fanboy Expo has teamed with the Knoxville Ice Bears to bring you a “Geekend of Fun” at BLASTOFF 2019 that will be held on February 8 & 9, 2019. The Saturday will feature a full mini convention featuring Celebrity Guests, Dealers, Cosplay and much more followed by Star Wars Night with the Ice Bears.”
Valentines Tea for Mommy and at Me Bridgewater Place 10 am or 1 pm
Mommy & Me Valentine Tea Party at Fox Den Country Club 12 pm
Second Sunday Art Activity at Knoxville Museum of Art 1pm. FREE
Family Science Saturday at American Museum of Science and Energy Electricity and Magnetism 2pm. FREE FOR KIDS
Valentine’s Day Themed Drawing Class at The Basement Community Art Studio 3 pm.
Be My Valentine Family Dance at Adara Events & Photography 6 pm
Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Game and Star Wars Night7:35 Pm
February 10th
East Tennessee Chinese New Year Festival 3:30 pm
February 11th
Stroller Tour Just Bead It at the McClung Museum 10 am
February 13th
Behind the Scenes at WATE with Out N About Homeschool Adventures 11 am
February 14th
VALENTINES DAY! We are having a fondue party after Big Sis and Bro come back from co-op/preschool.
February 15th
Homeschool Program: Magnets at American Museum of Science and Energy 10:30 am or 12:30 pm
February 16th
Third Saturday Hike at UT Arboretum 9 am
Heroes Unite! at Adara Events & Photography 10 am. Bring your kiddos dressed as your favorite super hero and get ready to met Batman and Superman!
Family Day:Darwin Day at Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture 1pm
Family Hootenanny at Ijams February 16th at 6 pm. Bring the family to Ijams Nature Center for a great time celebrating all things owl!
Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Game and Weiner Dog Races Part 2 7:35 pm
February 17th
Knoxville Ice Bear’s Hockey Game and Baby Races 7:35
February 21st
Nature Nuggets: Predator and Prey at Ijams 10 am. Preschool outdoor program
Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Game and Fight Night 7:35 pm
February 22nd
Fourth Free Friday at The Muse February 22 at 5 pm
February 23rd
Ijams Farragut Program: Live Reptiles February 23 at 11 am
Sesame Street Live 1 pm & 5 pm
Family Science Saturday at American Science Museum of Science and Energy Electricity and Magnetism Part 2. 2 pm. FREE for children.
February 24th
Family Adventure Sunday at Ijams: Survival Challenge 2 pm.
Knoxville Polar Plunge 10 am.To support the Special Olympics.
February 25th
Back Stage at the Tennessee Theater with Out-n-About Homeschool Adventures 11 am