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This Weekend in the Tri-Cities
October 23 – October 25, 2026 · 170 events
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ETSU Soccer Season
East Tennessee State University men's and women's soccer teams compete in the Southern Conference on the Summers-Taylor …
Kingsport Rec Soccer | Fall 26
Registration Open! AHU provides recreational soccer opportunities each spring and fall season. Our mission is to prov…
Appalachian Heritage Photography Exhibition
A juried photographic exhibition at the ETSU Reece Museum featuring documentary and fine art photography capturing conte…
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra - 2026-2027 Season: Energy
The Johnson City Symphony Orchestra announces its 2026-2027 concert series "Energy" — bringing powerful, inspiring perfo…
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DJ Nick Castro
Come Hear DJ Nick Castro !
Ali Randolph Band (21+)
"No matter how she’s classified – whether it’s southern rock, country, or country rock – Ali Randolph’s music, energy an…
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Sunrise Hike to White Oak Flats
Start your Saturday with an unforgettable Rocky Fork sunrise wrapped in the colors of fall! Join Interpretive Ranger Ama…
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Farmers Market
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Yard Sale Saturday Only Kingsport Oct 24
Yard Sale Saturday Only Kingsport Oct 24 1629 AND 1625 G Street, Kingsport, 37664 9 am - 2 pm Saturday only , October 24…
Walktober
Join us for a free, inclusive community walk! Walking is simple, inclusive, and powerful for both mental and physical h…
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Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival
Celebrate the season in true Blue Ridge style at Blue Ridge Artisan Days: Fall Festival! Join us on October 23rd from 3…
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Fischman Gallery Presents our 2nd Annual Spirits & Spells Art Market!
Fischman Gallery presents our 2nd annual Spirits & Spells art market! This event runs from 9AM to 3PM here at Fischman G…
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Fall Foliage Hike
Join us for a fall colors hike at Rocky Fork! On our hike we will see photosynthesis in action, observe the splendor of …
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Creepy Cryptids
Free family program at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park. Park rangers and volunteers look at southern…
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Chess Tournament at Fox Den!
Come out and play chess at the Fox Den!
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation explores the un…
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Miller Farmstead Autumn Celebration
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Meeting place: Roan Mountain State Park, Miller Farmstead. From the par…
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Doe River Beginner's Fly-tying
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Meet at the Roan Mountain State Park Visitor Center (craft room). Cost…
DEA Drug Take Back Event
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.…
Quillen 100
The Quillen 100 is a medical student-led community event hosted by Quillen College of Medicine with all proceeds support…
ALL Ages Spiderweb Salt Art
Join us for a fun and spidery story time and STEAM activity! Create some salt art and learn how to make spider webs with…
Spooky Express
The train is decorated with lights, animatronics, and spooky displays along the tracks, with extended evening hours on S…
Family Days BY BLOODYFORK HAUNT
CORN MAZE FACEPAINTING PICK •A• PUMPKIN BUBBLES MINI GOLF CRAFT + COLOR CORNHOLE ACTIMITIES FOOD • DRINKS • DESSERTS • M…
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Off Leash Social
Free yoga in the park every Saturday at 11am. Well behaved dogs welcome. No dog, no problem.
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(Y)OUR LAND - Mitchell Hancock
As an American growing up in Mexico and later living in Spain, Mitchell Hancock (’18) spent much of his life as a foreig…
Kids Day
Slime, keychains, and masks! And more! Bring out the kids for good entertainment in historic downtown Bristol.
Explore Bristol's Pumpkin Spice Latte Trail!
What is the Pumpkin Spice Latte Trail? Trees awash in color, crisp, cool mornings… and pumpkin spice – all signs that …
Oktoberfest Pickle and Pints at The Plex
Dates: October 23rd - 25th, 2026 Location: Bristol Sportsplex — Home of an August PPA Tour Stop Tournament Schedule F…
Ongoing this weekend (21 season-long listings)
Exhibits, seasons, and series that span more than a week — collapsed so dated events stay easy to scan.
Southern Appalachian Nature Photography Weekend
A weekend workshop and field photography event bringing together nature photographers at prime locations across the Tri-…
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Tri-Cities Pumpkin Festival
A coordinated October pumpkin festival series visiting Johnson City, Kingsport, and Elizabethton with pumpkin carving co…
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre Fall Season
The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents its fall theatrical season in the intimate Chester Inn venue in America's ol…
Heroes of Faith - Lamplight Theatre
An inspiring faith-based musical production. October 2026 at Lamplight Theatre, Kingsport.
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Preschool Story Time
• OCT. 5, 12, 19 & 26:Preschool Story Timeis held at the temporary home of the Kingsport Public Library at the Fort Henr…
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Lapsit Story Time Held
• OCT. 5, 12, 19 & 26:Lapsit Story Timeis held at the Kingsport Public Library at the Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, Tenn.,…
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Music And Movement Offered
• OCT. 5, 12, 19 & 26:Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, Va., holdsMusic and Movementat 10:30 a.m. For children…
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Monday Night Jam
• OCT. 5, 12, 19 & 26:A Monday Night Jamis held at The Henderson, Marion, Va., at 6 p.m. 276-605-0627, www.thehenderson.…
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Babies And Books
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Babies and Booksis held at the Johnson City Public Library, Johnson City, Tenn., at 9:30 a.m. and …
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Open Quilting
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:OpenQuilting with Karenis held at The Henderson, Marion, Va., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are wo…
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Abingdon Story Time
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, Va., holdsAbingdon Story timeat 10:30 a.m. Features so…
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Tuesday Story Time
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Tuesday Story Timeis held at the Chilhowie Public Library, Chilhowie, Va., at 11 a.m.276-646-3404,…
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Pre School Story Time
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Pre-School Story Timeis held at the Smyth County Public Library, Marion, Va., at 11 a.m.276-646-34…
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Saltville Library Story Time
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Saltville Library Story Timeis held at the Saltville Public Library, Chilhowie, Va., at 11:30 a.m.…
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Creating Connection
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Creating Connectionis held at The Henderson, Marion, Va., from 12-2 p.m. Join a safe space – free …
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Stories N More
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild presentsStories ‘n Moreat the International Storytelling Cente…
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Open Mic Night
• OCT. 6, 13, 20 & 27:Open Mic Nightis held at O’Mainnin’s Pub, Bristol, Tenn., at 8 p.m. www.believeinbristol.org
Fender's Farm Haunted Events
Fender’s Farm Haunted Activities Ready for a scare? Head to Fender’s Farm in Jonesborough for a night of haunted fun! Ta…
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Carving Club Meets
•OCT. 12 & 26:Carving Clubmeets at Holston Mountain Artisans, Abingdon, Va., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 276-628-7721, www.holst…
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Steeped In Stories
• OCT. 13 & 27:Steeped in Stories,a monthly author meetup,is held at The Philosopher’s House, Johnson City, Tenn., at 5:…
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Fender's Farm Haunted Events
Fender’s Farm Haunted Activities Ready for a scare? Head to Fender’s Farm in Jonesborough for a night of haunted fun! Ta…
🚚 Food Trucks This Week
Me and K's
— Fri 11:00–14:00 @ ETSU campus area, Johnson City, TN
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Floyd's Snack Shack
— Fri 11:00–14:00 @ ETSU campus area, Johnson City, TN
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Opie's Pizza Wagon
— Fri 17:00–21:00 @ Downtown Johnson City, Johnson City
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