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.
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.
Discover iNaturalist: A Citizen Science Tool Have you ever seen a beautiful flower, chirping songbird, or funky fungus at the park and really want to know what it is? Join us for a free program to learn how to use iNaturalist, a powerful app that helps you identify plants and animals while contributing to real […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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. To learn more, to see what each meeting topic will be and to find out where […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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.