College Town Weekends is a promotion that combines both on-campus and off-campus events into one list so students can easily find weekend activities of interest. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all that Tech and the surrounding community have to offer. After all, Cookeville is Tennessee’s college town!
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On-Campus:
Upcoming Campus Events
SOLO Event Series
Get Involved
Athletic Events
Outdoor Programs
Intramural SportsOff-Campus:
Visit Cookeville
City-Scape- Downtown Cookeville
Cookeville Leisure Services
Dogwood Performance Pavilion
Performing Arts Center
Cookeville Depot Museum
Hiking, Biking, and Boating
Hip Cookeville
12/06/2024 at 11:00 AM
Watch the Tech Women’s Basketball team take on the University of the Cumberlands in a special Education Day game. Contact: Ariana Branstiter
12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
December 7, 2024 - January 4, 2025 Tuesday - Saturday (10AM - 4PM) Explore the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Forest exhibit, featuring a stunning display of Christmas trees decorated by local community clubs and organizations. Each tree showcases a unique theme, highlighting the creativity of local organizations. Contact: 931-520-5455
12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM03:00 PM
Celebrate the season at Christmas at the Depot: Snow Day on December 7th! Enjoy caroling, holiday games, model trains, and festive fun for all ages. Santa will be there to spread cheer (he’ll be taking a cookie break from 12-1 p.m.). This free event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
December 7- 8, 2024 Come join the holiday fun at the 4th Annual Grinch Festival! Stroll through Whoville, meet The Grinch, and enjoy a day full of free activities, including meet-and-greets with The Grinch and Santa, a petting zoo, over 150 unique vendors, food trucks, kids' games, and helicopter rides. With free parking and only $2 for adults, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season!
12/08/2024 at 06:00 PM
Come out for a festive evening at the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Celebrate the holiday season with a magical display of lights, performances by local children's choirs, a special visit from Santa Claus, and surprise guest appearances.
12/14/2024 at 06:00 PM
Celebrate the holiday season at the Cookeville Christmas Parade! This family-friendly event will feature classic holiday characters like Rudolph, Frosty, the Nutcracker, and Santa Claus, as they parade through the streets of Cookeville. The parade route travels along North Washington Avenue from East 6th Street to East Broad Street and continues down East Broad Street to the Cookeville Depot Museum. Contact: 931-520-4386 or parade@cookeville-tn.gov
