Christmas in Kingsport: A Carousel Christmas

Christmas in Kingsport continues this week with holiday fun at the Kingsport Carousel, snow returning to Centennial Park and a special showing of a classic Christmas movie at the library.

It’s everything you need to get you and your family into the Christmas spirit.

This is Kingsport is partnering with the Downtown Kingsport Association and Visit Kingsport to bring you the best in holiday events throughout the month of December. And planning your activities is easy, just visit ThisIsKingsport.com and check out the Christmas in Kingsport page.

Events coming up later this week include:

DECEMBER 15

Downtown Walking Tour (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) – Take a self-guided tour of Downtown Kingsport’s most cheerful holiday spots. Begin at the nativity scene and take your time strolling through downtown while listening to songs from the Lamplight Theatre crew.

DECEMBER 16

Christmas at the Kingsport Carousel – Free rides with Santa from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., reindeer games with Parks and Recreation and snow is coming to the playground beginning at 1 p.m.

Centennial Park – Beginning at 7 p.m., snow is coming back to Centennial Park for another evening of festive photograph opportunities.

DECEMBER 17

Kingsport Public Library – Bring the family to a special Tom Hanks animated holiday movie showing at 2 p.m. (limited to 130 guests). Library staff will also offer crafts for kids in Glen Bruce Park. Finally, enjoy snow in the park from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and then again from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For the full list of Christmas events taking place in December, visit www.ChristmasInKingsport.com. You can also sign up for free email and text alerts, so you don’t miss any of the festive fun.