Events

Join us for a special 250th anniversary commemoration interpreting the Battle of Island Flats — the first major battle of the Cherokee War of 1776 and one of the opening conflicts of the American Revolution on the southern frontier — on Saturday, July 25, from 10 am to 3 pm and Sunday, July 26, from […]

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 fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on […]

Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration 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 fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on […]

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.

“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 with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out […]

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 fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on […]

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!

“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 with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out […]

Inclusive cooking is an opportunity for those with intellectual and physical disabilities to learn how to cook.   

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 fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on […]

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.

Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration 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 with a mysterious glue known as dark matter. We know that it is out there, but we have no idea what it is made out […]

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 fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on […]

Final Friday Food Truck Rally! Trucks will be located in the city parking lot on Cherokee and Cumberland Streets next to Bellafina Chocolates Stay tuned for participating trucks!

We are excited for the community to join us for our Sneaker Ball Annual Gala at the beautiful Social in downtown Kingsport! Join us for an exciting night of fun and celebration at our Sneaker Ball Annual Gala. This celebration brings together our valued supporters, club alumni, dedicated community partners, volunteers, key individuals in our […]