Holiday & Seasonal 🎄
Parades, tree lightings, light shows and seasonal celebrations around the Tri-Cities.
Free Twilight Carousel Rides – Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2026
Free evening rides on the Kingsport Carousel on three December Thursdays, 5–7 PM.
Downtown Bristol Winter Carnival & Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov 30, 2026
Winter carnival and Christmas tree lighting in downtown Bristol. Monday, Nov 30, 5–9 PM.
Downtown Bristol Christmas Open House – Nov 23, 2026
Holiday open house along State Street in downtown Bristol. Monday, Nov 23, 5:30–8:30 PM.
84th Santa Train & Santa's Depot – Nov 21, 2026
Kingsport welcomes the 84th annual Santa Train, with Santa's Depot from 1–3 PM and the train at 3 PM. Centennial Park, Nov 21.
Blue Ridge Artisan Days Christmas Market – Dec 12, 2026
Christmas market of regional artisans at MeadowView in Kingsport. Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, starting at 9 AM.
A Faerie, Merry Christmas Holiday Maker's Market – Dec 5, 2026
Holiday maker's market and Renaissance faire at Amis Mill in Rogersville. Free admission. Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 12–6 PM.
Christmas in the Country at Exchange Place – Dec 5, 2026
Juried fine craft holiday market at Exchange Place Living History Farm in Kingsport. Dec 5, 2026. $5 admission.
The Tri-Cities Christmas Market – Nov 28, 2026
Juried Christmas market of local makers at the Appalachian Fairgrounds. Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, starting at 10 AM.
Shakti Handmade Holiday Fair – Nov 14, 2026
Handmade holiday fair featuring local women artisans, a bake sale, and door prizes. Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 in Johnson City.
Christmas Connection Artistic Creations Fair – Nov 13–14, 2026
Juried holiday arts and crafts fair at MeadowView in Kingsport. Free admission. Nov 13–14, 2026.
Christmas Open House Market at Crossroads Craftworks – Nov 8, 2026
Free holiday open house market of local crafts in downtown Elizabethton. Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, starting at 11 AM.