Seasonal Guides
Editorial guides for planning your Tri-Cities calendar.
Corn Mazes Near Johnson City, Kingsport & Bristol 2026
Corn mazes near Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol for fall 2026, including haunted and flashlight nights, with hours and prices checked at the source.
Pumpkin Patches Near Johnson City, Kingsport & Bristol 2026
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and farm festivals near Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol for fall 2026, with hours and prices checked at the source.
Summer 2026 in the Tri-Cities
Festivals, lake days, outdoor concerts, and the best warm-weather events across Northeast Tennessee.
Fall color near the Tri-Cities, October 17 to 23
Peak color is moving down the mountains. ETSU's October 16 Fall Color Report says elevations above 4,000 feet have mostly passed peak, while the 3,000 to 4,000 foot range is approaching peak, so mountain roads and high-elevation towns are still strong picks this weekend and into next week. Wind from Hurricane Isaias took fewer leaves than feared. Poplars and other early droppers lost the most, and some downed trees were reported at higher elevations, mostly on the North Carolina side. Most of the Tri-Cities sits between about 1,000 and 3,000 feet, and ETSU expects another week or two before peak color is widespread here, though neighborhoods are already showing good color. Some higher spots could approach or drop below freezing this weekend, with another cold stretch possible around October 26. ETSU posts a new Fall Color Report every Friday at news.etsu.edu, and we refresh this page weekly.
Holiday Lights & Winter Events 2026
Christmas parades, light displays, Yuletide theater, and New Year's celebrations in the Tri-Cities.