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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-avb69f06b56b52e7: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:Dead Set Dialed Down @ The Sports Mill
DESCRIPTION:Dead Set Dialed Down returns to The Sports Mill after being snowed out in January. Come down for an evening of acoustic hits everyone will enjoy.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/dead-set-dialed-down-the-sports-mill/
LOCATION:The Sports Mill\, 600 East Market Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Grits & Greens - Gypsy Circus
DESCRIPTION:Live band!
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/grits-greens-gypsy-circus/
LOCATION:Gypsy Circus Cider Company\, 2645 Fort Henry Drive\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Text and Email Delivery
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SUMMARY:Bays Mountain Astronomy Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy astronomy\, then the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club is for you! We invite you to attend one of our meetings and experience it first hand. Each meeting is different and has a unique topic that is presented. \nTo learn more\, to see what each meeting topic will be and to find out where we will meet\, please click HERE.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/bays-mountain-astronomy-club-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
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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-avb69f06b56b2114: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/
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T133000
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SUMMARY:Fox Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends\, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/fox-keeper-talk-167/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:Herpetarium Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/herpetarium-keeper-talk-253/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Inspire Wine Bar- Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:What is a silent book club? A meeting for all who love to read! No exclusive groups. No assigned books. No pressure to have something smart to say. Everyone is welcome. Talk as much\, or as little\, as you like. Read what you want at your own pace\, whether that’s a textbook\, comic book\, fiction — whatever!\n\nMeetups will be at 6pm and consist of approximately 30 minutes of socializing followed by one hour of silent reading. Everyone brings their own book. To close\, we will have another 30 minutes of socializing (or\, if you prefer\, you can keep reading)!\n\nWe are always open to everyone\, regardless of our theme/event for the night\, participation in theme/event is not required. Tables may be limited\, but there is bar\, lounge\, and outdoor seating available.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/inspire-wine-bar-silent-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Inspire Wine Bar\, Commerce Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Kingsport,Evening Programs,Text and Email Delivery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
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SUMMARY:“The Sun”
DESCRIPTION:The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds\, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January\, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun\, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. \nShow length ~40 min. \n.avia-button-avb69f06b56af533: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/the-sun-188/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
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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-295/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T100000
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SUMMARY:Fox Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends\, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/fox-keeper-talk-166/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T103000
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CREATED:20260331T183054Z
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SUMMARY:Turtle Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/turtle-keeper-talk-37/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
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SUMMARY:Books and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reading and book sale of Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets on the Helene Flood. Eleanor Hjemmet will sing her song from the anthology and play guitar. All proceeds from the anthology will benefit the Helene Disaster Relief Fund. \n\nDanita Dodson is the author of three poetry collections: Trailing the Azimuth (2021)\, The Medicine Woods (2022)\, and Between Gone and Everlasting (2024). Her poems are anchored in the landscapes of Northeast Tennessee and have appeared in Salvation South\, Women Speak Anthology\, Untelling\, and elsewhere. Dodson was a recipient of the Poetry Society of Tennessee’s 2024 Best of the Fest Prize. A native of the Clinch River watersheds of Hancock County\, Tennessee\, she loves to hike and explore the narratives of her local wilderness. Read more at www.danitadodson.com. \n\nDavid Winship is a retired public-school educator. A native of Bristol\, Tennessee\, he has returned to his homeplace to age on and age out. He raised his family in the Damascus\, Virginia community which was heavily impacted by Helene. He is director of the Sign of the George Letterpress at King University in Bristol. He actively supports heritage and music education of the Appalachian region. He has two daughters and six grandchildren. He prints a yearly chapbook of his poetry for family and friends. He has also written for the news media and has had dramatic works staged. He annually prints a collection of his poetry for family and friends. \n\nAnn Shurgin is a native of Elizabethton\, Tennessee. Her family descends from a long line of Southern Appalachian settlers. She graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in English and journalism and then moved to Houston\, Texas\, one year later\, where she worked in the oil industry for four years. She and her husband then bought a one-acre “ranchette” in the countryside northwest of the city\, where they raised their children and grew a garden year-round. Ann also worked as a journalist for local newspapers and then as a freelance writer and copy editor. She later moved to College Station\, where she worked as a communications specialist and manager for Texas A&M AgriLife. After retirement\, she moved back to Elizabethton\, to the house where she grew up. She is a member of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative and the Appalachian Studies Association and is happy to be back in the mountains of East Tennessee\, where her story began and her heart never left. While the Whippoorwill Called is her first book of poetry. \n\nHilda Downer is the inaugural High Country Poet Laureate and author of four collections of poetry and forthcoming chapbook\, Seeds of Gems and Metals. Her second book\, Sky Under the Roof\, was a Nautilus Golden Poetry Winner in Books for a Better World. She edited the anthology\, Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets on the Helene Flood released in September 2025 by Redhawk Publications with all proceeds going to the Helene Flood Relief Fund. Had I a Dove won the American Writing Award in the Poetry Anthology category. Retired from teaching English at Appalachian State University\, she has recently retired as a psychiatric nurse. She holds an MFA from Vermont College and is a long-term member of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative\, the Appalachian Studies Association\, North Carolina Writers Network\, and the North Carolina Writers Conference. She grew up in Bandana of Mitchell County\, NC\, and lives in Sugar Grove\, NC.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/books-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Kingsport Public Library\, 400 Broad St\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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SUMMARY:“The Sun”
DESCRIPTION:The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds\, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January\, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun\, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. \nShow length ~40 min. \n.avia-button-avb69f06b56ac663: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/the-sun-187/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
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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-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T081008Z
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SUMMARY:Herpetarium Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/herpetarium-keeper-talk-252/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:“The Sun”
DESCRIPTION:The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds\, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January\, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun\, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. \nShow length ~40 min. \n.avia-button-avb69f06b56a92ef: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/the-sun-186/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
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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-294/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T103000
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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-17/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T080852Z
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SUMMARY:Fox Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends\, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/fox-keeper-talk-165/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T080851Z
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SUMMARY:Herpetarium Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/herpetarium-keeper-talk-251/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080724Z
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SUMMARY:“The Sun”
DESCRIPTION:The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds\, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January\, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun\, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. \nShow length ~40 min. \n.avia-button-avb69edc72c13b70: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/the-sun-185/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260306T164447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T164447Z
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SUMMARY:Primo & Summit Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport\, TN – Witness the incredible talent and passion of our region’s young musicians as they take the stage for an inspiring orchestral performance. These dedicated student artists will showcase their skills and artistry in a concert that celebrates the joy of music-making and the bright future of classical music in our community. \nPrimo\, our developing ensemble\, provides emerging string players with foundational orchestral experience\, building confidence and musicianship through collaborative performance. \nSummit\, our advanced youth symphony\, challenges accomplished young musicians with demanding repertoire that showcases their technical skill and artistic maturity. \nPerformance Details: \n\nDate & Time: Sunday\, April 26\, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Ross N. Robinson Middle School\, Kingsport\, TN\nAdmission: Free\n\n  \nCome support these dedicated young artists as they share their passion for music with our community!
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/primo-summit-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Ross N. Robinson Middle School\, 1517 Jessee Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Free Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080651Z
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SUMMARY:Fox Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends\, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/fox-keeper-talk-164/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080649Z
UID:10011139-1777204800-1777208400@thisiskingsport.com
SUMMARY:“The Sun”
DESCRIPTION:The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds\, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January\, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun\, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector. \nShow length ~40 min. \n.avia-button-avb69edc72c0b904: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/the-sun-184/
LOCATION:Bays Mountain Park\, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080650Z
UID:10011117-1777204800-1777206600@thisiskingsport.com
SUMMARY:Herpetarium Keeper Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/herpetarium-keeper-talk-250/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Nature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260331T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080650Z
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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-245/
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260328T153411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T153411Z
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SUMMARY:Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 40th annual Spring Garden Fair! The oldest garden fair in the region and a favorite among gardeners\, Exchange Place’s Spring Garden Fair will be held Saturday\, April 25th\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday\, April 26th\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 5 p.m. at Exchange Place Living History Farm in Kingsport\, TN.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThousands of plants will be for sale – perennials\, annuals\, trees\, and shrubs – with the emphasis on natives\, herbs\, and heirloom plants (including a wide variety of heirloom tomatoes!) along with garden-related arts and crafts.\n\nHeritage breeds of animals and the spring activities of an 1850s farmstead will be featured as Exchange Place volunteers shear the sheep\, spin and weave the wool\, cook on the open hearth\, and shape iron over the forge. Ol’ timey music and traditional foods add to the atmosphere.\n\nAdmission at the gate is $5 for those aged 12 and up\, and free for those under 12. (There are no pre-event ticket sales.)\n\nProceeds from the event help to feed and care for the farm animals\, provide educational programming\, and help with the restoration and upkeep of the site\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.\n\nExchange Place is a non-profit\, volunteer-run living history farm\, educational facility\, and regional attraction that seeks to preserve\, protect\, interpret\, and manage the history\, heritage\, and artifacts pertaining to mid-19th century farm life in Northeast Tennessee.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/exchange-place-spring-garden-fair-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Exchange Place\, 4812 Orebank Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,Family Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260330T000542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T025112Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass: Glass Panels
DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish.\n\n\nChoose from an assortment of glass colors\, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You’ll learn how to cut glass\, grid it to fit a pattern\, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners class\, perfect for anyone that’s curious about the process and techniques that go into making Tiffany Style Stained Glass. \n \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and natural fibers like cotton/wool (jeans and a t-shirt work great). All long hair should be pulled back. \nAge 10+\, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\nJoy Riggs started making Stained Glass in 2000. Her passion for it ultimately led her to open Studio 116 in Kingsport where she specializes in custom stained glass panels and whimsical suncatchers. Joy loves to create unique pieces based on her customers’ ideas\, and enjoys the challenge of trying something different.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/stained-glass-glass-panels-2/
LOCATION:The Inventor Center\, 118 Shelby Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T140206
CREATED:20260306T191424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191424Z
UID:10010951-1777197600-1777212000@thisiskingsport.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Stained Glass: Glass Panels
DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish! \nChoose from an assortment of glass colors\, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You’ll learn how to cut glass\, grid it to fit a pattern\, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners class\, perfect for anyone that’s curious about the process and techniques that go into making Tiffany Style Stained Glass. \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and natural fibers like cotton/wool (jeans and a t-shirt work great). All long hair should be pulled back. \nAge 10+\, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
URL:https://thisiskingsport.com/event/intro-to-stained-glass-glass-panels-2/
LOCATION:The Inventor Center\, 118 Shelby Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts and crafts,Inventor Center
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