Plan Your October Around These Great Activities!
October 1, 2026
Fall, Food and Debate: October Offers Full Slate
Every campus comes to life in October. Don’t miss any of these special events. Events
are free unless otherwise noted. Some events require registration; those are noted
as well. For more information about events, visit the official college calendar at
https://go.ws.edu/4hA963t.
FALL BREAK
Fall Break is Oct. 12-13. The college will be open, but no classes will be held.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY CAMPUS
Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fall Festival/Transfer Fair
Enjoy fun, food and music with the chance to connect to four-year institutions.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 12-1 p.m.
Employees Across the Generations Lunch and Learn
Presented by the Division of Workforce Training
This event is free, but preregistration is requested. Contact Susan Stone at susan.stoneFREEWS.
MORRISTOWN CAMPUS
Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
21st Annual Smoky Mountains Parliamentary Debate Tournament
Judge William H. Inman Humanities Building
It’s not too late to join the Debate Team. Email Belle Elliott at belle.elliottFREEWS.
Monday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch at the Library
R. Jack Fishman Library
Enjoy a free lunch and meet our great librarians!
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn about AI
R. Jack Fishman Library
Learn how to use AI to create a study guide and more. Free pizza!
Monday, Oct. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Homeschool to Higher Education
Lyceum, Dr. Wade B. McCamey Student Services Building.
Learn how to make this transition.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Artists in Residence
Judge William H. Inman Humanities Theatre
All five current Arrowmont artists in residence will speak about their work.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 1-2 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Cristina Céceres
Lyceum, Dr. Wade B. McCamey Student Services Building
Available via Zoom
Cristina Céceres, executive director of Centro Hispano de East Tennessee, shares her
journey.
Friday, Oct. 16
Walters State Adventurers Railbike Trip
Trip is free. Bring money for food.
Sign-up is first-come, first-served.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fall Festival/Transfer Fair
Quad (Rain location: College Center Lobby)
Enjoy fun, food, music and a chance to connect to four-year institutions.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7-8 p.m.
Refuge Choral Concert
First Presbyterian Church, Morristown
Featuring First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir and
Walters State Community College Chamber Choirs
Monday, Oct. 26, 9-11:15 a.m.
Pumpkin Treats
MBSS Student Lounge
Celebrate autumn with pumpkin-themed food.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7-9 p.m.
Theatre Variety Night
Judge William H. Inman Humanities Theatre
Showcase your talent at this open mic night. Register in advance to perform.
NEWPORT CAMPUS
Thursday, Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m.
International Festival
Sample treats from around the world.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-6 p.m.
Fall Festival/Transfer Fair
Fun, food and music with a chance to connect with four-year universities
NISWONGER CAMPUS
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fall Festival/Transfer Fair
Enjoy Fun, food and music with a chance to connect with four-year institutions. Showcase
your talent at this open mic night. Register in advance to perform.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-7 p.m.
Planetarium Show
Take a nighttime tour of the solar system.
SEVIER COUNTY CAMPUS
Monday, Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Culinary Event: Chicken Cordon Bleu
CAPE Dining Room
Let our culinary students prepare a wonderful meal for you. Reservations are required,
and the cost is $18.22 plus tax. Email April Fisher at april.fisherFREEWS for details.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fall Festival/Transfer Fair
Enjoy Fun, food and music with a chance to connect with four-year institutions. Showcase
your talent at this open mic night. Register in advance to perform.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m.
Culinary Event: Foods of Eastern Europe
Let our culinary students prepare a wonderful meal for you. Reservations are required,
and the cost is $18.22 plus tax. Email April Fisher at april.fisherFREEWS for details.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Culinary Event: Brunch featuring Crème Brûlée French Toast
Let our culinary students prepare a wonderful meal for you. Reservations are required,
and the cost is $18.22 plus tax. Email April Fisher at april.fisherFREEWS for details.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sweater Weather Coffee House
Enjoy music by students, alumni and faculty. Drinks and snacks will be provided with
donations accepted for choir students.