Kids Zone @ The Playful Pop Up

Big fun for little people — and a breather for grown‑ups.

Kids Zone is the playful heart of the market, with activities families enjoy together!

Kids Summer Day Care at The Playful Outdoor Pop Up Market in West Knoxville showing vendor booths, parking, food trucks, ADA parking, and kids play zone

    • Kids Zone: Free + paid activities parents enjoy with their kids.

    • Kids Zone: is open to all market guests but it is designed for kids and their families.

  • You don’t need to register or sign up for Kids Zone.

🎠 Kids Zone

Kids Zone is a dedicated area designed just for kids (and their parents), filled with (free + paid) creative play, crafts, games, and fun experiences that help families truly enjoy their time at the market. Kids zone is for the whole family!

  • Fun, creativity, and kid‑magic — for families to play. No registration or drop‑off required.

    ✨ What is Kids Zone?

    Kids Zone is a kid‑focused area run by The Playful Pop Up, located in the center of the market. It’s designed to give kids fun, engaging things to do. Kids and parents can explore, shop, and enjoy the market together.

    Kids are welcome throughout the entire market, but Kids Zone offers extra magic just for them.

    🧒 Do parents stay with their kids in Kids Zone?

    Yes!
    Kids Zone is not drop‑off care.

    Parents stay with their kids and are welcome to participate in activities alongside them.

    🎨 What kinds of activities are in Kids Zone?

    Kids Zone includes a mix of free and paid activities, which may vary by weekend and theme.

    You’ll find things like:

    • ✅ Free crafts, games, and hands‑on activities

    • ✅ Paid specialty crafts and gift‑making booths

    • ✅ Face painting, balloons, reading time

    • ✅ Character visits (Disney, superheroes, seasonal fun)

    • ✅ Holiday‑themed experiences

    🎁 What are the specialty gift & craft booths?

    For special holidays (like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day), Kids Zone will feature extra‑special gift‑making booths.

    Kids may:

    • Create keepsake handprint and fingerprint plaques

    • Design charm bracelets or floral keepsakes for Mom and Grandmom

    • Make a card or companion craft

    • Leave with a ready‑to‑gift item (unless the paint isn’t dry)

    Some of these booths are free, and some are paid — pricing is posted clearly at each station.

    💵 Do all Kids Zone activities cost money?

    Nope!
    We intentionally offer plenty of free activities, along with optional paid experiences for families who want something extra special.

    There is no requirement to pay in order to enjoy Kids Zone.

    📍 Are vendor booths located in Kids Zone?

    No.
    There are no vendor booths inside Kids Zone. This separation helps keep kids safe, activities organized, and traffic flowing smoothly. All booths in Kids Zone are provided and staffed by The Playful Pop Up.

    ⏰ What are Kids Zone hours?

    Kids Zone is open during the same hours as the market, rain or shine.

    🌧️ What happens if it rains?

    Kids Zone operates rain or shine, but activities may shift, pause, or change if weather becomes unsafe. Safety always comes first.

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