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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Hike – Laurel Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Spring Wildflower Hike in the western side of Bays Mountain Park – Laurel Run! Observe as the forest floor comes alive with color. Discover delicate trilliums\, violets\, and other native blooms while learning how these early flowers support pollinators and signal the changing seasons. This relaxed\, family-friendly walk highlights the beauty\, ecology\, and importance of our Appalachian spring ephemerals. \nPlease be sure to bring water and wear comfortable clothes\, including sturdy walking shoes\, for this short hike! \n.avia-button-avb69f5badd1fb88:hover {background-color: #444444 !important;color: #ffffff !important;transform: translateZ(0) scale(1.03); }Click Here for Tickets!
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/spring-wildflower-hike-laurel-run/
CATEGORIES:Nature Event,Special Event,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Wolk Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/wolk-keeper-talk-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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SUMMARY:“Appalachian Skies”
DESCRIPTION:“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful\, immersive experience. You don’t want to miss it! \nDue to the live nature of the program\, and the natural progression of the changing night sky throughout the seasons\, each presentation will be unique! Learn what fascinating mythological constellations\, from Ancient Greece and other cultures\, will be easily visible. Marvel at their lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these celestial sights for themselves. \nShow length ~ 45 min. \n  \n.avia-button-avb69f5badd23ef7:hover {background-color: #444444 !important;color: #ffffff !important;transform: translateZ(0) scale(1.03); }Click here to register online for tickets
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/appalachian-skies-698/
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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SUMMARY:Scroll Bracelet Workshop: Intro to Cold Forging Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Come create your own customized scroll bracelet—perfect for beginners and fun for everyone!\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of cold forging by creating a handcrafted brass scroll bracelet.\n \nIn this workshop\, participants will work with mill-rolled brass to shape\, hammer\, punch\, and refine a structured bracelet form. You’ll also learn how to create wire-formed chain links and closures\, as well as how to finish and personalize your piece with crystals or simple inscriptions. \nThis class is beginner-friendly and offers a strong introduction to traditional metalworking techniques used in jewelry design. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHammering\, shaping\, and punching brass\nBasic metal forming and structure\nWire link construction and closures\nFiling and finishing techniques\n\nNo prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity! All tools and materials are provided. \nPlease wear natural fibers\, close-toed shoes\, full length pants\, and have any long hair pulled back. If you would like to bring your own safety glasses you may; otherwise\, we will have extras here. \n*Age 16+ (under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian) \n\n\n\nChandra Ellerson is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Chandra’s Earth Inspirational Jewelry\, a handcrafted brand rooted in cultural storytelling\, natural elements\, and intentional design. With over half a decade of experience\, she specializes in traditional cold forging techniques\, working with copper\, brass\, and mixed materials to create structured\, wearable pieces. \nHer work has been featured nationally and internationally\, including in Elle Magazine\, and is sold through independent retail spaces\, markets\, and her online platform. In addition to her studio practice\, Chandra facilitates hands-on workshops focused on foundational techniques\, material selection\, and thoughtful construction. \nWith a background in medical laboratory science\, she brings precision\, process awareness\, and a strong emphasis on safety into her teaching\, creating a clear and supportive learning environment for participants.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/scroll-bracelet-workshop-intro-to-cold-forging-techniques/
LOCATION:The Inventor Center\, 118 Shelby Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Text and Email Delivery
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SUMMARY:SunWatch
DESCRIPTION:This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. \nSafely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. \nIt is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy\, the program will be canceled. \nThis is a free event and does not require registration.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/sunwatch-246/
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Bobcat Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats\, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/bobcat-keeper-talk-296/
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SUMMARY:“Living Worlds”
DESCRIPTION:Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate\, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe\, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. \nWhether earthly or alien\, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable\, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos\, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way\, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. \nShow length ~25 min. \nThis program is followed by a quick look at the constellations\, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region. \n.avia-button-avb69f5badd226f4:hover {background-color: #444444 !important;color: #ffffff !important;transform: translateZ(0) scale(1.03); }Click here to register online for tickets
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/living-worlds-2/
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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SUMMARY:Raptor Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/raptor-tour-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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SUMMARY:“Living Worlds”
DESCRIPTION:Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate\, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe\, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. \nWhether earthly or alien\, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth liveable\, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos\, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way\, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. \nShow length ~25 min. \nThis program is followed by a quick look at the constellations\, planets and other celestial wonders visible in the night sky from our region. \n.avia-button-avb69f5badd28077:hover {background-color: #444444 !important;color: #ffffff !important;transform: translateZ(0) scale(1.03); }Click here to register online for tickets
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/living-worlds-3/
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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SUMMARY:Gellyball Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:🔥🌮 Cinco de Mayo GellyBall Fiesta! 🎉💥 \nGet ready for a night of blasting fun with a fiesta twist at Kingsport GellyBall! \n🗓 Saturday\, May 2nd \n⏰ 4PM – 8PM \n📍 252 Broad Street \n📞 423-500-8708 \n👦👧 Ages 3 & Up \n🎯 No Crossfire – Just Live Target Shooting Fun! \nStep into the glow arena and celebrate Cinco de Mayo the GellyBall way — colorful\, exciting\, and packed with action! Whether you’re bringing the kids\, friends\, or just your competitive spirit… this is one event you don’t want to miss 💥 \n🎉 Walk in & play \n🎯 Hit the targets \n🔥 Blast some fun
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-gellyball-fiesta/
LOCATION:GellyBall of East TN\, Broad Street 252\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Kingsport,Gellyball,special events,Text and Email Delivery
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SUMMARY:Dead Set On Life @ The Stone
DESCRIPTION:70s Rock N Roll is back at The Stone – Live\, Loud and Unforgettable. Join us May 2nd for a night that will leave you wondering what just happened. Bring your friends and let’s make this a night we will all remember starting at 8PM with great food and drink options available.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/dead-set-on-life-the-stone/
LOCATION:The Stone\, 3500 Fort Henry Drive\, Kingsport\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Halfway to Halloween - Benefitting Our Veterans
DESCRIPTION: Halfway to Halloween – A Night for Our Veterans Join us Friday\, May 2nd at The Reserve in Kingsport for a special Halfway to Halloween fundraiser benefiting Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands\, an organization that honors our local veterans by sending them to Washington\, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. Meet & Greet the Veterans6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCome early to meet and thank some of the incredible veterans from our community. Main Event Begins at 8:00 PM (Cover Charge Applies)Get ready for a night of music\, fun\, and spooky entertainment:$5.00 cover per person. if you are a veteran with ID entry Free• DJ Upstairs• Live Band Downstairs• Silent Auction featuring items from local businesses• Raffle Prizes• 50/50 Pot• Bloody Fork Haunt monsters creeping through the crowd  Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!There will also be a Costume Contest\, so come dressed to impress… or terrify.Every dollar raised (excluding food and beverage sales) will go directly to Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands to help send veterans on the trip of a lifetime.Come celebrate Halfway to Halloween\, support an amazing cause\, and spend the night with great people\, great music\, and a few monsters lurking in the shadows…
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/halfway-to-halloween-benefitting-our-veterans/
LOCATION:The Reserve\, 201 East Center Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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