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
11/07/2025 at 09:00 AM
The 22nd Annual Mistletoe Market features 50+ local vendors, food trucks, door prizes, and selfies with Santa. Admission is $3, and kids 10 & under are free.
11/07/2025 at 11:00 AM
A creative workshop for writers of all levels. The session includes themed activities and prompts, with tea or coffee included for participants.
11/08/2025 at 09:00 AM
The 22nd Annual Mistletoe Market features 50+ local vendors, food trucks, door prizes, and selfies with Santa. Admission is $3, and kids 10 & under are free.
11/08/2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet Highland cows, enjoy activities like cow brushing, pumpkin painting, and holiday shopping with vendors. Tickets are $25 per person.
11/14/2025 at 10:00 AM
The 47th Annual Santa’s Workshop features 180+ booths, food trucks, selfies with Santa, and The Grinch. Admission is $5 (kids 10 & under free).
11/15/2025 at 09:00 AM
Enjoy a paddle on the Falling Water River while viewing vibrant fall foliage. The event is limited to 8 people and costs $35.
11/15/2025 at 10:00 AM
The 47th Annual Santa’s Workshop features 180+ booths, food trucks, selfies with Santa, and The Grinch. Admission is $5 (kids 10 & under free).
11/16/2025 at 10:00 AM
The 47th Annual Santa’s Workshop features 180+ booths, food trucks, selfies with Santa, and The Grinch. Admission is $5 (kids 10 & under free).
11/16/2025 at 03:00 PM
A concert featuring TTU alum Jeffery Whaley and the TTU Horn Studio, performing Schumann’s Konzertstück for Four Horns and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9.
11/22/2025 at 08:30 AM
Enjoy quiet reading time with snacks, giveaways, and fellow book lovers.
11/22/2025 at 10:00 AM
The 2nd Annual Winterfest offers kids crafts, Santa pictures, vendors, and food trucks.
11/22/2025 at 01:00 PM
A cookie decorating event with Butler Bites and a chance to meet Highland Calves. The event costs $60 per person.
11/28/2025 at 09:00 AM
A hike to the base of Fall Creek Falls that covers 2.5 miles and includes views of four waterfalls.
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