Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
Bear Aware: Stay Safe and Smart Around Black Bears Join ranger staff for this educational and interactive program focused on helping you stay safe while hiking and recreating in natural spaces like Bays Mountain Park. This program is designed for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to confidently enjoy bear country with knowledge […]
“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 […]
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.
Introducing our original contemporary ballet: Vincent. Experience a journey through the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, as we bring to stage the story of his struggles with mental illness with empathy, heartache and beauty. Witness never-before-seen choreography by Leonid Flegmatov, Erika Ballard and Irma Cardano, as well as sets and costumes inspired by […]
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 […]
Dip into the world of freshwater life with this hands-on pond study program! Using nets and observation tools, participants will explore the hidden world beneath the surface of our lake – discovering frogs, insects, fish, and more. Learn about pond ecosystems, food webs, and the importance of healthy aquatic habitats in this fun, educational nature […]
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
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.
The Kingsport Chamber will host the Mack Riddle American Legion 71st Annual Independence Day Parade on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. The parade is hosted by Leadership Kingsport, a program of your Kingsport Chamber. The presenting sponsor of this year’s parade is Brightspeed. “We are thrilled to announce Brightspeed as the presenting sponsor of […]
The Kingsport Public Library is excited to announce the return of the Friday Lunchtime Live concerts to the downtown area. Due to the relocation of the library to the Fort Henry Mall, the Lunchtime Live concerts will be held at the Kingsport Farmers Market (308 Clinchfield Street) this year. Now in its fifth year, the […]
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
Kingsport GellyBall will be open special hours (12 - 5 p.m.) for the Friday 4th of July celebration. We will also be offering a special deal on event hoppers.
Take a guided walk through our Raptor Center and meet the incredible birds of prey that call it home. Discover their unique stories and adaptations from one of our guides! Free Program. Meet at the Raptor Center.
“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 […]
Bear Aware: Stay Safe and Smart Around Black Bears Join ranger staff for this educational and interactive program focused on helping you stay safe while hiking and recreating in natural spaces like Bays Mountain Park. This program is designed for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to confidently enjoy bear country with knowledge […]
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
Backwoods Band is back and ready to party as we kick off July with a FREE, ALL AGES night of fun at CJ's!That's right, all ages are welcome to the event and it IS A FREE show! So get yourselves together and come on out to celebrate the CJ's way! 9p-1a, NO COVER, ALL AGES
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
Explore the hidden connections of the forest! Learn how trees, wildlife, soil, and fungi work together to create a thriving Appalachian ecosystem. Free Program. Meet outside the Nature Center.
“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 […]
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 […]
Dive into the world of aquatic insects! Discover the fascinating bugs that live in our streams and ponds, and learn how they help scientists understand water quality. Free Program. Meet outside the Nature Center.
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
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.
Kingsport’s fourth-annual Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration is back and better than ever in 2025. This year’s event will feature food trucks, fireworks, live music and more! Red, White & BOOM takes place on Main Street in the Centennial Park area of Downtown Kingsport on Saturday, July 5th. Activities kick off at 5 […]
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.