
These shirts and sweatshirts aren’t over baked – head to the Kingsport Carousel or Bays Mountain Park Gift Shop to pick up your festive attire!

Use the Christmas map to check out all the displays and selfie spots in downtown! Click below and save it to your phone for easy Christmas cheer!

Bakers, families, artists and holiday enthusiasts are invited to showcase their confectionery creativity in our inaugural Gingerbread House Contest.

There are over 100 decorated trees in Glen Bruce Park & Centennial Park in Downtown Kingsport. Vote for your favorite tree starting in December!

Don’t miss a single snowflake falling or jingle bells jingling. Sign up for the free Thursday text or email by clicking the link below!
Christmas Connection
The Christmas Connection is a very well established holiday event in Kingsport, hosting some of the region’s best craft artists.
Santa’s Depot – 1-3pm
Holiday-themed booths are set up throughout Centennial Park and feature free activities for children of all ages. Stay for the arrival of the Santa Train!
Twilight Rides – 5-7pm
Enjoy a free ride on the Kingsport Carousel when its decorated for the holidays!
Santa & Hot Chocolate – 6-7:30pm
Visit with Santa in Glen Bruce Park and sip on hot chocolate! Plus, forecast is calling for snow!
Symphony of the Mountains – 6-7:30pm
Listen to elegant sounds of the season in Centennial Park with snow in the forecast!
Allandale Christmas Tours – 2-5pm
Come and tour the Mansion, decked out in all its holiday decor.
Park After Dark: Christmas Edition – 6-8pm
Visit Bays Mountain for a lighted trail experience, Christmas craft and hot chocolate. Don’t forget to stay for a holiday laser light show!
Carolers in the Park – 6-7:30pm
Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Lamplight Theater carolers in Glen Bruce Park!
Appalachian Chorus Express – 6:30-7:30pm
Hear Christmas songs from a local chorus group in Glen Bruce Park.
Old Fashioned Christmas Fair – 9am
The two-day event features the works of more than 75 crafters from across the region. Embrace the holiday season by browsing through a variety of items including home-made crafts, baskets, greeting cards, and woodworking items.
Twilight Rides – 5-7pm
Enjoy a free ride on the Kingsport Carousel when its decorated for the holidays!
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – 6-10pm
Kick off the Christmas season in Downtown Kingsport at our nighttime Christmas Parade.
Christmas at Allandale Mansion – 5-8pm
Visit with Santa, shop with holiday vendors, pet holiday Highland cows and tour the Mansion, decked out in all its holiday decor.
Living Nativity in Church Circle – 6pm
Drive through the living nativity scene in downtown Kingsport.
Twilight Rides – 5-7pm
Enjoy a free ride on the Kingsport Carousel when its decorated for the holidays!
Carousel Christmas – 1-3pm
Kids of all ages can spend the afternoon riding the carousel, playing reindeer games and doing Christmas crafts. Don’t forget to say hi to Santa!
Polar Express – 10am
Kids of all ages are invited to watch the Christmas movie on the big screen at NCG Theater with the Kingsport Library!