# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Park After Dark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Bays Mountain Park for a Halloween-themed night packed with spooky adventures, nighttime discoveries and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Park After Dark 2026 will be a one-of-a-kind celebration taking place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 24. Guests will enjoy moonlight walks, barge rides, stargazing, trick-or-treating and a Halloween-themed laser show in the planetarium.

Visit the animal habitats for a unique trick-or-treating experience with our animal ambassadors, then get creative by painting your own Halloween pumpkin to take home. Finally, gather at the wolf habitat to hear about wolf folklore and end the night with a howl.

Food trucks will also be on-site serving up delicious treats and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy. So, come in costume, bring your flashlight and get ready for a night of Halloween fun in the great outdoors.

Price Bundles:
• Bat Pass $30 – includes one barge ride, one laser show, one pumpkin to paint, trick-or-treating and a hot drink station.
• Moth Pass $25 – includes one barge ride, one laser show, trick-or-treating and a hot drink station.
• Wolf Pass $10 – includes trick-or-treating and a hot drink station. Add a barge ride for $6, a laser show for $10 and/or paint a pumpkin for $5.

Event Highlights:

• Sunset Barge Ride times: 5 p.m.; 6 p.m.
• “Fright Night” laser show times: 5 p.m.; 6 p.m.
• Paint a Pumpkin craft table: any time between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• StarWatch: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets are required for entry to all Park After Dark programs and guests must show proof of ticket purchase (digital or printed). Gate entry fee is free to Park after Dark participants. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as many programs have limited capacity.

Add-on experiences depend on ticket availability and may be purchased the day of the event. Bays Mountain Park members receive a 10% discount on all bundle passes.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingsport/park-after-dark/200030741723626
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 306

## 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 Park After Dark being held?
  - **A:** Park After Dark takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Park After Dark?
  - **A:** Park After Dark is organized by Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Park After Dark 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 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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