Things to Do in Oak Ridge, TN — Upcoming Events & Activities

4th Sunday Market - Jackson Square

8:00 AM · Jackson Square

Visit Jackson Square all summer long to see your favorite local vendors and crafters! Markets run from April to October. Jackson Square Oak Ridge TN 37830

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Class: Introduction to Practical Knots and Rope (Age 7+)

9:00 AM

Learn how to tie a selection of the most practical knots, along with their history and demonstrated applications from a board member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers! Students will follow along on a display-worthy knot board that they then take home. Learn a skill that applies to countless daily situations and will pay tenfold dividends! Appalachian Arts Craft Center 2716 Andersonville Hwy Clinton TN 37716

APR26

Class: Get Your Hands Dirty Age 16+

9:00 AM

Learn how to throw your very own pottery! This one-time class is perfect for those who have never tried the pottery wheel before, or for those looking for a refresher. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to create handmade pottery on the pottery wheel - items like bowls and cups. Students will be able to keep one of their completed pieces and will be notified once their piece is ready to be picked up (3-4 weeks after class). No prior experience required! Appalachian Arts Craft Center 2716 Andersonville Hwy Clinton TN 37716

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Silent Reading

12:30 PM · Calamity's Coffee

No registration required What is Silent Reading? A relaxed gathering where people come together to read their own books in comfortable silence. Enjoy the café atmosphere, socialize briefly before or after, and experience the joy of being “alone together” without the pressure of a traditional book club. Calamity's Coffee 219 Jackson Square Oak Ridge TN 37830

CAPM Social hosted by CASATNH

9:00 AM · Historic Jackson Square 

💙 Child Abuse Prevention Month Community Social 💙 📅 April 29, 2026 📍 Jackson Square of Oak Ridge 🎉 FREE Event Join CASA of the TN Heartland and our community partners for a fun, family-friendly event in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month! We’ll have games, giveaways, and one free treat for every child who attends. 🍦🎈 CASA and partnering agencies will be on site sharing information about the services they provide to support children and families. We encourage everyone to wear blue to show your support and help raise awareness. Bring the kids, bring a friend, and come help us make a difference! 💙 If you’re interested in being a community agency or business at this event, please reach out to katherinea@casatnh.org for more information Historic Jackson Square  Jackson Square Oak Ridge TN 37830

Class: Textured Bead & Fiber Canvas Art

12:30 PM · Appalachian Arts Craft Center

Build texture and movement using paint, yarn, and beads on canvas. This is a mixed-media, hands-on, and intuitive style class covering layering, adhesion, and composition. Students will leave with a completed canvas piece. Appalachian Arts Craft Center 2716 Andersonville Hwy Clinton TN 37716

Class: Cold Process Soap Making

1:00 PM

This hands-on, two-hour class is designed for aspiring and existing enthusiasts interested in creating all-natural cold process soap. Students will learn how to safely and confidently make soap from scratch using quality natural oils, lye, and water, with a focus on ingredient selection for clean, effective, and beautiful soaps. The class covers essential soap making theory, proper safety procedures, and beginner-friendly formulations that can be scaled for small-batch production. Participants will also explore natural colorants, fragrance oils, and additives commonly used in all-natural bath and body products. Each student will create their own batch of cold process soap to take home, along with curing and storage guidance. Appalachian Arts Craft Center 2716 Andersonville Hwy Clinton TN 37716

Trivia Night @ The Greens

2:00 PM · The Greens Oak Ridge

Join us weekly for Trivia Night with Not Rocket Science Trivia The Greens Oak Ridge 201 Tuskegee Dr Oak Ridge TN 37830

Oppenheimer Free Movie Screening - Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary

12:30 AM · Cinemark Tinseltown USA - Oak Ridge

In celebration of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary. The American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 Atomic History Campus along with other museums in the city will be free all day. At 5:30pm there will be a free screening of the 2023 film Oppenheimer. Seats are limited and will need to be reserved. Cinemark Tinseltown USA - Oak Ridge 756 Main St W Oak Ridge TN 37830

Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary

5:00 AM

Celebrate 10 years of Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Throughout the day, rangers will be available at Oak Ridge museums to provide information about the park. Participating Museums include: American Museum of Science and Energy, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, K-25 Atomic History Center, New Hope Center, and Oak Ridge History Museum. Schedule of Events Varied - Museums open with free admission. 4-5:30pm - Closing Reception at the Oak Ridge Conference Center (1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike). 5:30pm - showing of Oppenheimer at Cinemark Oak Ridge. Free, prior registration required. Event Location Oak Ridge TN 37830

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8:30 AM · Training Room

Training Room Oak Ridge Municipal Building 200 South Tulane Avenue Oak Ridge TN 37830