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Week of Events
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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December 28, 2025 -“Big Astronomy”
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December 28, 2025 -Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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December 28, 2025 -“Appalachian Skies”
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December 28, 2025 -Fox Keeper Talk
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December 28, 2025 -“Big Astronomy”
“Big Astronomy”
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
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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.
“Appalachian Skies”
“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
Fox Keeper Talk
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.
“Big Astronomy”
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
Monday, December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025 -Fox Keeper Talk
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December 29, 2025 -Watershed Keeper Talk
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December 29, 2025 -“Appalachian Skies”
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December 29, 2025 -Winter Ecology Walk
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December 29, 2025 -“Big Astronomy”
Fox Keeper Talk
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.
Watershed Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about the park’s freshwater life and how our handlers take care of them. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“Appalachian Skies”
“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
Winter Ecology Walk
Discover the hidden life of the forest in winter! Join park staff for a guided walk and explore the ways that plants and animals adapt to the colder months. From evergreen resilience to tracks in the mud, we’ll uncover signs of survival and seasonal change all around us. This easy-paced hike is great for families […]
$3.00
“Big Astronomy”
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
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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December 30, 2025 -Bobcat Keeper Talk
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December 30, 2025 -Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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December 30, 2025 -“Appalachian Skies”
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December 30, 2025 -“Big Astronomy”
Bobcat Keeper Talk
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.
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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.
“Appalachian Skies”
“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
“Big Astronomy”
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
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025 -Fox Keeper Talk
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December 31, 2025 -“Appalachian Skies”
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December 31, 2025 -Wolf Keeper Talk
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December 31, 2025 -“Big Astronomy”
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December 31, 2025 -New Year’s Eve @ 6ix
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December 31, 2025 -New Years Party @ The Krazy Chicken
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December 31, 2025 -New Year’s Gala @ Lamp Light Theatre
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December 31, 2025 -New Year’s Eve with GD Band and Southern Breeze @ CJs Sports Bar
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December 31, 2025 -New Year’s Eve with Tequila Mocking Bird @ Kingsport Moose
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December 31, 2025 -Midnight In Hollywood – New Year’s Eve Party @ The Reserve
Fox Keeper Talk
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.
“Appalachian Skies”
“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
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“Big Astronomy”
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
New Year’s Eve @ 6ix
Do you love New Year's Eve but hate staying up to watch the ball drop? Well do we have the perfect event for you! Our "6ix Rockin Eve" is the perfect blend of Standup Comedy, Amazing Live Music, and a food/drink menu that will leave you wanting for nothing more in life. We have one […]
$20.00
New Years Party @ The Krazy Chicken
BLACKOUT NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY All Black Attire • Silver & Gold Vibes • Midnight Magic Step into the New Year in style at our Blackout NYE Party, where everyone lights up the night in sleek all-black attire while the room glows with silver and gold decorations. It’s classy, bold, a little mysterious — and the […]
New Year’s Gala @ Lamp Light Theatre
Countdown to midnight with us! Dress to the nines and enjoy a special variety show, a message from Billy Wayne, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. For tickets and more information, please contact the box office at (423)-343-1766.
New Year’s Eve with GD Band and Southern Breeze @ CJs Sports Bar
Caleb Gross and his wild boys are ready to send the last Saturday of 2025 out the window with a bang! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+
$20.00
New Year’s Eve with Tequila Mocking Bird @ Kingsport Moose
Caleb Gross and his wild boys are ready to send the last Saturday of 2025 out the window with a bang! 9p-1a, $7 Cover, 21+
$30.00
Midnight In Hollywood – New Year’s Eve Party @ The Reserve
MIDNIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD – A New Year’s Eve Party 9 PM – 1 AMStep onto the red carpet for a dazzling Hollywood-inspired celebration you won’t want to miss! Strike a pose at our photo ops, sip, snack, dance, and sparkle your way into the new year. DJ & Dancing begin at 9 PM Heavy snacks + midnight […]
$20.00
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike
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January 1, 2026 -Herpetarium Keeper Talk
First Day Hike
Start the new year on the right foot! Join park staff for a guided hike through the winter woods and explore the sights, sounds, and crisp winter smells of the mountain. This is a family-friendly program that offers a great opportunity to bring in the new year by connecting with nature. Be sure to layer […]
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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.
Friday, January 2, 2026
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January 2, 2026 -New Year’s Planetarium Yoga
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January 2, 2026 -Watershed Keeper Talk
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January 2, 2026 -“The Sun”
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Featured January 2, 2026 -Featured Kid’s Karaoke
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January 2, 2026 -The No Daddy’s @ The Sports Mill
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January 2, 2026 -Loose Enz @ Kingsport Moose
New Year’s Planetarium Yoga
Join us for a truly immersive yoga class at Bays Mountain. This class will be given inside Bays Mountain’s one of a kind planetarium theater that has no equal. From dawn to dusk, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day’s journey while we do Sun Salutations, Warrior series and balance […]
$12.00
Watershed Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about the park’s freshwater life and how our handlers take care of them. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
“The Sun”
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, […]
$6.00
Featured
Kid’s Karaoke
Get ready for an un-fore-gettable evening at the Fizzy Fairway's Kids Karaoke Night! Join us for a fun-filled night where the mini golf meets the magic of music. First come, first serve,* enjoy some golf and arcade while you wait to sing!
The No Daddy’s @ The Sports Mill
Kick Off the First Friday of 2026 with The No Daddy’s The Sports Mill | Kingsport, TN Friday, January 2, 2026 8:00–11:00 PMStart 2026 the right way with The No Daddy's, Eastern Tennessee’s party band, live at The Sports Mill. This high-energy trio—Mike on bass, Steve on guitar, and William on drums—brings a powerful mix of classic rock, […]
Loose Enz @ Kingsport Moose
LOOSE ENZ will be making their Kingsport DEBUT at the Kingsport Moose Lodge! Kick off the New Year with a high-energy night of classic & Southern Rock favorites, packed dance floors, and nonstop good times. Friday, January 2 8:00–11:00 PM Grab your friends, enjoy a cold drink, and come be part of LOOSE ENZ's Kingsport debut at […]
Saturday, January 3, 2026
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Featured January 3, 2026 -Featured Trading Card Show
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January 3, 2026 -“The Sun”
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January 3, 2026 -Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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January 3, 2026 -Bobcat Keeper Talk
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January 3, 2026 -“The Sun”
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January 3, 2026 -Adrian Bundy @ The Sports Mill
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January 3, 2026 -Glow Swim
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January 3, 2026 -Charlie Blane @ Inspire Wine Bar
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January 3, 2026 -Thistle and Thorn @ The Sports Mill
Featured
Trading Card Show
A TRADING CARD SHOW YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS! WHEN: 01-03-2026 WHERE: MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center TIME:9am-5pm $2,000+ GIVEAWAYS! FREE PICTURES WITH PIKACHU! ADMISSION: 15u=FREE, AGES 16+$5 A SHOW AND AN EXPERIENCE!
“The Sun”
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, […]
$6.00
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
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.
Bobcat Keeper Talk
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.
“The Sun”
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, […]
$6.00
Adrian Bundy @ The Sports Mill
Adrian Bundy Live at The Sports Mill The Sports Mill | Kingsport, TN Saturday, January 3 5:00–7:00 PMKick off your Saturday evening with Adrian Bundy live at The Sports Mill, bringing a true honky tonk sound and your favorite classic country hits to Kingsport’s best sports bar. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, familiar country classics, and the perfect early-evening live […]
Glow Swim
Join us for our 2026 Glow Swim on Saturday, January 3 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend, but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The event is limited to 200 people. Admission per person is $4 (pre-registration) and $6 (at the door). […]
Charlie Blane @ Inspire Wine Bar
Live Acoustic Night with Charlie Blane – Sip, Savor, and Unwind! Join us at Inspire Wine Bar for an intimate live acoustic set by the talented Charlie Blane! Let the smooth melodies and soulful vibes set the perfect mood while you sip on exceptional wine and enjoy great company. Whether you’re catching up with friends […]
Thistle and Thorn @ The Sports Mill
Thistle and Thorn Live at The Sports Mill The Sports Mill | Kingsport, TN Saturday, January 3 8:00–11:00 PMClose out your Saturday night at The Sports Mill with Thistle and Thorn, featuring Tosha and Steven Tolley, live on stage from 8–11 PM. With over 10 years of playing together, this duo brings a powerful set of grunge and […]
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.