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“Big Astronomy”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

$6.00

Afternoon Tea at Netherland Inn

The Netherland Inn 2144 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport, United States

A HARVEST AFTERNOON Tea at the HISTORIC NETHERLAND INN   When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Where: 2144 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, TN 37660 Time:  12N-2PM Attire:  Wear your fanciest hat & pearls or come as you are. Photos: Taken at each table and emailed to you or you take your own Tours:  Tours of the […]

Trick or Treat On The Street

Downtown Kingsport Broad Street, Kingsport, TN, United States

 Enjoy an afternoon of ghostly good fun in Downtown Kingsport at Trick or Treat on the Street, sponsored by Barkbound Daycare and Boarding Services ! Bring the kiddos in their costumes on Saturday, October 25th from 12-2 pm to Trick or Treat with our businesses! It's going to be a spooktacular time for the whole family!

“Appalachian Skies”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

“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 […]

$6.00

Dining with The Wolves

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

Free

SunWatch

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]

Free

Bobcat Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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.

“Big Astronomy”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Against a backdrop of […]

$6.00

Adult Witch Canvas

Brushstrokes n' More 1001 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN

Adult canvas $25 (12x12 size) guided painting class. Includes supplies and instructions- bring your own snacks and drinks of choice. Call to register 423-292-3531

StarWatch

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

StarWatch Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and […]

Free

Shrek – The Musical @ Kingsport Theatre Guild

Kingsport Renaissance Center 1200 E Center St, Kingsport, TN, United States

Kingsport Theatre Guild presents its 5th Mainstage production of its 2025 season, Shrek the Musical. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES Tickets:General Admission - $18Student, Senior (55+), Military, Children (7-17) - $15Groups of 10+ please contact 423-248-2002.Children under 7 are FREE! (no reservation needed).There is currently a discounted presale going on online with $3 off each ticket. […]

$18.00

EVENT CALENDAR PURPOSE AND CRITERIA

A calendar has been created called the This is Kingsport events calendar which will serve as a non-public forum to provide citizens with information about social and organizational gatherings held within the city. The city will disseminate information to the public through this online calendar about social and organizational gatherings which are conducted or promoted by community partners with which the city currently has partnership agreements. Additionally, social or organizational gatherings held on city owned property to which the public at large is invited will be published on this calendar.

Each year the city enters into partnership agreements with multiple community partners some of whom in turn support the city by organizing events or promoting events of members and affiliates. By creating a common source for the dissemination of information about community events the city will be furthering its support of those community partners which in turn support the city. Moreover, the city wishes to and will benefit from highlighting gatherings which will be of benefit and enjoyment to the public.

Community partners may communicate their events or those which they promote to the city which will disseminate the information through the event calendar. Furthermore, the city of Kingsport will publish on the calendar those community events which are held on city property. In order to achieve the city’s goals only those events described herein will be published on the This is Kingsport event calendar which will be curated by city staff.