Jump into the world of animation in this immersive week-long course! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your foundational skills, this class will guide you through the core principles of animation. Each session will begin with a look at inspiring animation examples, breaking down what makes movement feel dynamic and believable. From […]
Forge your own small knife and learn about blacksmithing along the way! This is a required pre-req for advanced classes to come! In this class we will cover forging out a small, simple, all-steel knife along with some blacksmithing history, tooling information, and other basic concepts. Once the forging is complete, we will heat treat […]
Join us in making adorable stained glass teardrop suncatchers! Choose 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 […]
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 learn how to forge a Calla lily!! Prerequisite: beginner blacksmithing/bladesmithing workshop OR prior blacksmithing experience. Take the next step in your Blacksmithing journey in this Intermediate Forged Calla Lilies Class. Students will learn how to forge a Calla lily from bar stock. This class will cover heat management, using the peen faces of hammers […]
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 […]
And with the July festivities fully underway, we can't forget that this is our SEVENTH YEAR doing Fun Fest with all of y'all! We will have music from the Josh Grapes Band, Caleb Gross & The Rustic Outlaws (previously Southbound), Backwoods Band, and Xander Payne (sound run by Bob)! Pie eating contests (one for adults, […]
“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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on July 19th from 11 AM to 7 PM for the Sunshine Festival, a vibrant day of shopping, food, and family fun at the historic Allandale Mansion in Kingsport, TN! Browse an exciting variety of local vendors offering unique handmade goods, boutique items, and sweet treats. Enjoy shopping and food trucks while soaking […]
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 […]
The Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society will host their Annual Gems & Minerals Show in the Bays Mountain Park Discovery Theater. Admission to the show is free. Come and see gem and mineral displays. There will be demos of faceting, wire wrapping, cabbing, and geode cracking. There will also be mineral sales, special activities for […]
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.
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.