Kids at Bays
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660 | Kingsport, TN
All of the following events are free with a $7 paid entrance fee:
(This schedule is tentative and subject to change.)
Celebrate the park’s 55th anniversary with us and see the new Astronomy Exhibit – 10 a.m. in the Nature Center
Animal Encounters**: 10 – 11 a.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m. at the animal habitats
Astronomy: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Lily Pad Pavilion
Barge Rides: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Solar Viewing: 3 – 3:30 p.m. by the dam
Fishing: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. at the dam
Gardening: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum
Lake Exploring: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Make a Mountain Toy**: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum
Rock Painting**: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Farmstead Museum
Starwatch: The observatory will offer a night view of the sky from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
In addition to the free programs, the park will also have its usual paid programs on May 16. Barge rides and planetarium shows are $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased online or in the gift shop. Barge Rides will take place at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. Planetarium Shows will be at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where is it happening?
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660Event Location & Nearby Stays:



















