# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kids at Bays
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Bays Mountain Park is hosting its annual Kids at Bays Day this May as an opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while participating in a variety of engaging activities at the park. Kids at Bays Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition, the La Abejita food truck will be on site.

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingsport/kids-at-bays/200029984868725
- **Event Categories**: kids, trips-adventures, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 292

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kingsport
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660
- **lat**: 36.50664
- **long**: -82.6104
- **full address**: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kids at Bays being held?
  - **A:** Kids at Bays takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kids at Bays?
  - **A:** Kids at Bays is organized by Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kids at Bays is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingsport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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