Events for July 4, 2026

The parade will be on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 A.M. The route will begin on Center Street at the Renaissance Center and will follow Center Street to Fort Henry […]

Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

“Dark Matter Mystery” takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics – the search for dark matter. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled […]

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! […]

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.

Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the […]

Think you’ve got what it takes to be Downtown’s Top Dog? Hot Dog Hut Downtown’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back, and it all starts at Red, White & BOOM! […]

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

Kingsport’s fifth-annual Red, White and BOOM Independence Day Celebration returns on July 4th in Downtown Kingsport. This year’s event will feature food trucks, fireworks, live music and more! Red, White & […]