KNOXVILLE - Pinnacle at Turkey Creek will host Story Time With Santa, a new ticketed holiday event for families, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Pinnacle Turkey Creek. Santa will read a favorite Christmas story, and families can stay for photos and holiday cheer after the reading until the next session!

This event runs in three 30-minute sessions – 3:00-3:30 p.m., 3:40-4:10 p.m., and 4:20-4:50 p.m., so every child gets a close, unhurried story time with Santa. Families are asked to arrive a few minutes before to get situated.

Tickets are $20 per child (25.32 per ticket at checkout, that includes fees and tax), and adults are free. Each child’s ticket includes the featured storybook to take home, a chance to meet Santa for a quick photo, and cocoa and cookies. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, and only a. few spots remain across the sessions.

“Story Time With Santa is a new tradition we are starting this year at Pinnacle,” said Gabi Walsh, Marketing Manager at Pinnacle Turkey Creek. “It is a small, cozy way for families to slow down in the middle of the season and enjoy a memorable moment with Santa himself. We kept the sessions small, so we encourage families to book soon before we are sold out!”

Pinnacle at Turkey Creek is Knoxville’s premier open-air shopping destination, home to over 75 retailers, restaurants, and movie theater at 11251 Parkside Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, The center hosts signature community events throughout the year, including Taste of Turkey Creek, Harvest Jam and All Is Bright. Pinnacle at Turkey Creek is managed by Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors. For more information, visit pinnacleatturkeycreek.com.