Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027. Ziplines at Navitat, the Ijams boardwalk, city pools and the Market Square farmers market, plus events as they are announced.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Ijams Nature Center, Navitat Knoxville, the City of Knoxville’s Aquatics and Water Play Fountains pages and Nourish Knoxville.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027. No Knoxville Father’s Day events have been announced for 2027 yet; we add car shows, cookouts, brunches and specials here as organizers and restaurants post them on their own sites. Until then, these are the outings that are open on a June Sunday every year.

Plan ahead

  • Brunch: see our brunch guide for weekend hours.
  • Saturday market: Market Square Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
  • Send us your Father’s Day event: contact page

Outdoors

  • Navitat Knoxville at Ijams Nature Center: an aerial adventure park on a wooded bluff over the Tennessee River, with six trails from easy to extreme, each with eight to 12 elements such as ziplines, bridges, swings and nets. Ijams lists Navitat as open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; reserve ahead. Navitat
  • Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave.: grounds free and open every day from 8 a.m. until dusk, with the River Boardwalk along the Tennessee River. Ijams
  • Greenways: see our walking and biking trails guide for loops, distances and parking.

Cool off

  • City pools: Ed Cothren and Inskip pools were open 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays in summer 2026, at $5 a person. City Aquatics
  • Play fountains: free on Market Square, at World’s Fair Park and in the Krutch Park Extension, typically 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May. City of Knoxville

More on our summer camps and pools page.

Food and drink

  • Market Square Farmers Market: Saturday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Market Square, Union Avenue and Market Street, with pasture-raised meats, bread, honey, coffee and crafts from within 150 miles. Nourish Knoxville
  • Brunch and dinner: our brunch and date night guides list restaurants with links to their own pages and hours.
  • Live music: see our live music and nightlife guide.

Juneteenth weekend

Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027, the day before Father’s Day. Knox County Schools list Juneteenth as a holiday on their 2026-27 calendar (Friday, June 18, after the school year ends). We add Juneteenth events here and on our things to do this month page as they are announced.

Related: Mother’s Day, Fourth of July fireworks and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

When is Father’s Day 2027?

Sunday, June 20, 2027. Juneteenth is the day before, Saturday, June 19.

What can I do with Dad in Knoxville on Father’s Day?

Navitat at Ijams Nature Center has six zipline and aerial adventure trails, the Ijams grounds and River Boardwalk are free from 8 a.m. until dusk, and the city’s outdoor pools are open Sunday afternoons in summer.

Are there free things to do in Knoxville on Father’s Day?

Yes. The Ijams Nature Center grounds, the Knoxville Botanical Garden, the city’s greenways and the play fountains on Market Square and at World’s Fair Park are all free.

Where can I get Father’s Day brunch in Knoxville?

Our brunch guide lists restaurants with weekend brunch hours from their own websites. We add Father’s Day specials here when restaurants announce them.