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Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium reopened today
City News, City Press ReleasesBays Mountain Park and Planetarium reopened today (Wednesday, October 9) at normal hours. The park has been closed for more than a week as staff, volunteers and private contractors have worked to repair the damage done by Hurricane Helene.
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Kingsport offers Autumn Skateboarding & Pump Track event
City NewsThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special evening of skating and biking at the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2016 Brickyard Park Drive) later this month.
Whether you’re a beginning or a pro, this event offers…
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09oct6:30 pm8:00 pmEvening Paddle
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Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal
Event Details
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir.
Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for non-members. Members will receive a 50% discount.
This is a limited participation event for 20 guests. Sign up online below.
Time
October 9, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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10oct7:00 pm8:30 pmKayak Stargazing
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Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join
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Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky.
It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff in the middle of the reservoir for a guided tour through the night sky. Learn about constellations and viewable plants with the unaided eye.
Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/sup along with a type III personal floatation device. Guests can unload water crafts near the upper portion of the dam. The cost is $10.00 per person.
Note: If the weather is clear to partly cloudy, the program will commence. If it is fully cloudy to rain, the program is cancelled.
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Time
October 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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10oct8:00 pm10:00 pmDan Herrell @ The Reserve
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Dan Herrell kicks off Ladies’ Night @ The Reserve this Thursday night. Music begins at 8am.
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Dan Herrell kicks off Ladies’ Night @ The Reserve this Thursday night. Music begins at 8am.
Time
October 10, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Reserve, 201 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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11oct2:00 pm3:00 pmHerpetarium Keeper Talk
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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.
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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.
Time
October 11, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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11oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHi-Fi Cowboys @ Gypsy Cider
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Live Music at Gypsy Circus by Hi-Fi Cowboys tonight! Bring the gang and rope a new friend or two.
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Live Music at Gypsy Circus by Hi-Fi Cowboys tonight! Bring the gang and rope a new friend or two.
Time
October 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Gypsy Circus Cider Company, 2645 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN, 37664, United States
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