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“Appalachian Skies”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

“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

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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

“One Sky: To Seek Far”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

$6.00

Fox Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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.

Wolf Keeper Talk

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

“One Sky: To Seek Far”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

$6.00

Kayak Stargazing

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (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

Kayak Stargazing

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (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

Dining with The Wolves

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

Free

“One Sky: To Seek Far”

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

This special program is the first of a two-part series that includes short stories representing the perspective of different cultures or indigenous societies from around the globe. Each story features exceptional, unique art. In “To Seek Far,” we present “Thunderbird” and “Jai Singh’s Dream,” two stories highlighting the theme of developing tools—to seek far. THUNDERBIRD […]

$6.00

Evening Paddle

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guest 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

EVENT CALENDAR PURPOSE AND CRITERIA

A calendar has been created called the This is Kingsport events calendar which will serve as a non-public forum to provide citizens with information about social and organizational gatherings held within the city. The city will disseminate information to the public through this online calendar about social and organizational gatherings which are conducted or promoted by community partners with which the city currently has partnership agreements. Additionally, social or organizational gatherings held on city owned property to which the public at large is invited will be published on this calendar.

Each year the city enters into partnership agreements with multiple community partners some of whom in turn support the city by organizing events or promoting events of members and affiliates. By creating a common source for the dissemination of information about community events the city will be furthering its support of those community partners which in turn support the city. Moreover, the city wishes to and will benefit from highlighting gatherings which will be of benefit and enjoyment to the public.

Community partners may communicate their events or those which they promote to the city which will disseminate the information through the event calendar. Furthermore, the city of Kingsport will publish on the calendar those community events which are held on city property. In order to achieve the city’s goals only those events described herein will be published on the This is Kingsport event calendar which will be curated by city staff.