It's time for holiday family fun in Oak Ridge and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many holiday attractions and events in Oak Ridge where families have been making memories for years. From Santa sightings to Hanukkah happenings to craft fairs... Macaroni KID Oak Ridge has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season in Oak Ridge.
Last updated: 11/20/21
Macaroni KID Oak Ridge is adding holiday events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates! Have an event to submit to our calendar? Submit events here!
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Hanukkah happenings in Oak Ridge
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Santa sightings in Oak Ridge
See Santa all season long in Oak Ridge:
Fantasy of Trees
701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Details: Come see Santa while he is visiting the Fantasy of Trees and have your picture taken to enjoy the memory for years to come. This is just one of the many things for kids to enjoy at Fantasy of Trees.
Christmas in the Cave
8524 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931
Details: Visit with Santa and have your picture made with him and remember to bring your Christmas list! PS ~we actually heard Santa loves cookies and a friendly little elf said his favorite is Little Debbie Snacks~ lol!
A Clinton Christmas Stroll
356 Market St, Clinton TN 37716
Details: Santa & Mrs. Claus will be available for photos as they read "Twas the Night before Christmas" in front of the gazebo. We will have a special area set up where you can have a contactless visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus to take photos from 11 am to 2 pm.
Christmas Around the House
97 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: We will have a special area set up where you can have a contactless visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus to take photos from 11 am to 2 pm.
Oak Ridge Christmas Parade
Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: Santa plans to participate in the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade.
Christmas Cookie Crawl
Market & Main Streets Clinton, TN 37716
Details: FREE pictures with Santa, Mrs, Claus, The Grinch, Frozen and more characters. Santa
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Other holiday events in Oak Ridge
Afternoon of Old Fashioned Christmas Cheer at the Old Towne Inn
110 East TN Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: Stop in at your leisure, & share in the Magic of the Holiday Season!!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - a live radio play
227 Broadway Ave, Oak Ridge TN 37830
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Where to get your real tree in Oak Ridge
Willow Ridge Garden Center
97 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: (865) 481-3825
Email: willowridge@comcast.net
Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge
102 S Jefferson Cir Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: Trees and wreaths for sale
Heritage Fellowship Church
121 N. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: (865) 482-5566
Email: jason@hfchurch.org
Details: Buy a Tree Change a Life - Purchase your live Christmas tree from us and help support children globally and locally. We will be supporting our local toy run, food basket giveaway, backpack giveaway and more, while additionally supporting the Serving Orphans Worldwide organization to provide clothing, shelter, food, and education to several orphanages across the world. No donation is too small, none is too big! Let's make children's lives better by supporting this awesome cause.
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Holiday craft fairs in Oak Ridge
Jackson Square Christmas Market
281 Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: Come join us in Jackson Square to shop for the holidays with an assortment of local vendors and small businesses! This is a two day outdoor event to bring in the holidays!
Afternoon of Old Fashioned Christmas Cheer at the Old Towne Inn
110 East TN Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Details: Stop in at your leisure, & share in the Magic of the Holiday Season!!
Winter Farmer’s Market
327 Vermont Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (St. Mary’s Catholic School)
Details: Dec 4 – Mar 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Closed 12/25 and 1/1
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Shopping local this holiday season in Oak Ridge
Macaroni KID Oak Ridge is making it a priority to shop local this holiday season. Here are a few of our favorite Oak Ridge-owned stores, attractions, and restaurants where we're planning on purchasing gifts!
The Ferrell Shop
235 Historic Jackson Square, Oak Ridge | (865) 483-0961
Tue – Fri, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec: Open Mon 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. , Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Cards, candles, toiletries, kitchen wares, bath and baby items, gifts, and bridal registry.
Through the Looking Glass Antiques
209 Jackson Square | (865) 335-5614
Mon-Thur 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fri 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Closed Sunday.
Details: Children and teen resale boutique.
Locally Grown Artists Gallery
1120 Towne Rd., Oak Ridge | (865) 361-0197
Tue – Fri 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details: Handmade arts and crafts by local and regional artists.
We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Oak Ridge Holiday Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
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