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6 events,
 This program is the second of two programs featuring short stories that represent the perspective of a different culture or indigenous society from around the globe. In this second part, we present four stories from different parts of the world centered around the theme of “Finding Patterns.” Each story focuses on the part of the […]
$6.00
 “Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
$6.00
 SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It's an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
$10.00
This program is the second of two programs featuring short stories that represent the perspective of a different culture or indigenous society from around the globe. In this second part, we present four stories from different parts of the world centered around the theme of “Finding Patterns.” Each story focuses on the part of the […]
$6.00
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2 events,
 See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
This program is the second of two programs featuring short stories that represent the perspective of a different culture or indigenous society from around the globe. In this second part, we present four stories from different parts of the world centered around the theme of “Finding Patterns.” Each story focuses on the part of the […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It's an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
$10.00
 Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.  Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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5 events,
Featured
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Featured
Spring is a perfect time of year to see new beauty growing in the outdoors, but planning for a camping or backpacking trip can seem overwhelming with the variety of options one can find. This May, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is offering a two-part program on all the essentials needed for just about any […]
$5.00
 Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.  Watch a Ranger offer some tasty morsels to our reptilian residents. This is an opportunity to ask a Ranger questions about snakes you do not want to missssssssssss! Free presentation |
8 events,
Featured
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Featured
Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around Laurel Run Park with a Naturalist. Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Nature Center Gift Shop. Meet at Laurel Run Park.
$3.00
 Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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6 events,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
$6.00
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
$10.00
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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2 events,
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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8 events,
Featured
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Featured
Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around Bays Mountain Park with a Naturalist. Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Nature Center Gift Shop. Meet at the Nature Center.
$3.00
Featured
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Featured
Join us for a truly immersive yoga class at Bays Mountain. This class will be given inside Bays Mountain's one of a kind planetarium theater that has no equal. From dawn to dusk, the planetarium will feature a Sun and Moon that simulates a day's journey while we do Sun Salutations, Warrior series and balance […]
$12.00
Featured
Recurring
This program features a collection of the top alternative songs of the 1990s by a variety of artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains. These songs "helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. […]
$12.00
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12 events,
Featured
Spring is a perfect time of year to see new beauty growing in the outdoors, but planning for a camping or backpacking trip can seem overwhelming with the variety of options one can find. This May, Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is offering a two-part program on all the essentials needed for just about any […]
$15.00
Featured
Recurring
Join our animal care staff to create enrichment for our animals! After creating the enrichment, you will get the opportunity to watch them enjoy it! Cost is $10/person (members receive 50% discount), and the program is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration is required.
$10.00
Featured
Recurring
This program features a collection of the top alternative songs of the 1990s by a variety of artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains. These songs "helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. […]
$12.00
Featured
Recurring
Let’s Go Crazy with the incredible and iconic music of Prince! His imaginative music blends funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, and pop. Laser Prince celebrates his musical legacy with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful laser choreography, and of course a lot of purple. Showtimes: May 9, 10, 16, and 17 @ 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 […]
$12.00
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7 events,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
$6.00
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
$10.00
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It's an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
$10.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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6 events,
Featured
Recurring
This program features a collection of the top alternative songs of the 1990s by a variety of artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains. These songs "helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. […]
$12.00
Featured
Recurring
Let’s Go Crazy with the incredible and iconic music of Prince! His imaginative music blends funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, and pop. Laser Prince celebrates his musical legacy with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful laser choreography, and of course a lot of purple. Showtimes: May 9, 10, 16, and 17 @ 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 […]
$12.00
Featured
Recurring
Truly the mother of all laser-light shows and a cult favorite throughout the world! Considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time, The Wall is best considered as a continual story rather than a collection of individual songs. It tells the tale of a rock star named Pink and his […]
$12.00
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11 events,
Featured
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Featured
Kids at Bays Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition, food trucks (La Abejita, Ethan & Nora's, and Shane's Place) will be on-site and located behind the […]
Featured
Recurring
This program features a collection of the top alternative songs of the 1990s by a variety of artists such as Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains. These songs "helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. […]
$12.00
Featured
Recurring
Let’s Go Crazy with the incredible and iconic music of Prince! His imaginative music blends funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, and pop. Laser Prince celebrates his musical legacy with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful laser choreography, and of course a lot of purple. Showtimes: May 9, 10, 16, and 17 @ 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 […]
$12.00
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6 events,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
$6.00
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
|
3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
$10.00
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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2 events,
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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4 events,
Featured
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Featured
Shellebrate World Turtle Day with us! Join us at the Herpetarium where you can see turtles up close, interact at our touch table, and participate in a craft. This is a free program. Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Watch a Ranger offer some tasty morsels to our reptilian residents. This is an opportunity to ask a Ranger questions about snakes you do not want to missssssssssss! Free presentation |
7 events,
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
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6 events,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
$6.00
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Free
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3 events,
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
 Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron |
1 event,
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Featured
Recurring
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]
$10.00
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Free
Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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2 events,
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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3 events,
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Watch a Ranger offer some tasty morsels to our reptilian residents. This is an opportunity to ask a Ranger questions about snakes you do not want to missssssssssss! Free presentation Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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8 events,
Featured
Recurring
Join our animal care staff to create enrichment for our animals! After creating the enrichment, you will get the opportunity to watch them enjoy it! Cost is $10/person (members receive 50% discount), and the program is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration is required.
$10.00
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required. Beyond the Sun is about the amazing search for exoplanets. It is a wonderful, animated program for the whole family. We start our adventure when CELESTE is fighting off sleep by reading a book on astronomy when, through her bedroom window, she receives a visit from MOON and his mischievous helpers! With the aid of […]
$6.00
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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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