Join us at 10am on Sundays to run, walk, or any combination of the two! All distances and paces are welcome! Stay for fellowship and BRUNCH! We will always meet every Sunday at 10am. We will cancel only for extreme weather, and IF we cancel, we will post the night before if possible, or morning […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about the park’s freshwater life and how our handlers take care of them. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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.

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in 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 […]

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.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

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.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about the park’s freshwater life and how our handlers take care of them. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

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.

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.

If you enjoy astronomy, then the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club is for you! We invite you to attend one of our meetings and experience it first hand. Each meeting is different and has a unique topic that is presented. To learn more, to see what each meeting topic will be and to find out where […]

Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish! Choose from an assortment of glass colors, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You'll learn how to cut glass, grid it to fit a pattern, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners […]

Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish. Choose from an assortment of glass colors, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You’ll learn how to cut glass, grid it to fit a pattern, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners […]

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

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.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

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.

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.

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.

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]

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.

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

The Overmountain Men were not professional soldiers. They were neighbors who shouldered their rifles, crossed the mountains, and stepped into history. Their victory at Kings Mountain didn’t just change the trajectory of a war — it proved that ordinary people, united by conviction, can alter the course of a nation. That legacy still echoes across […]

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.

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.

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before! This program combines an incredible surround sound mix of the music with breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond. NSC Creative led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to […]

Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, April 18th). Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to take home on April 22th. The workshop cost includes all […]

Suitable for students of all ages and skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into a sand mold which will be cast with molten metal! Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 5-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main […]

Marcus Bunch debuts at Gypsy Circus in Kingsport doing songs -- out loud -- on purpose -- with feelin Singer-Songwriter / Folk Rock / Americana No Cover 

Live music!

Come board the party train!Don’t forget to reserve your table. Brown bagging is allowed with a $10 cover.

Put your trail legs to the test in the Cherry Knobs Challenge at Bays Mountain Park! This roughly 4-mile trail run begins at the park dam and takes runners on a scenic and challenging loop along Cherry Knobs Trail and Cross Ridges Trail before returning to the finish. Participants will experience a mix of challenging […]

Join us for a special guided hike to explore the Spring Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the western side of Bays Mountain Park that connects to Laurel Run Park! Observe as the forest floor comes alive with color. Discover delicate trilliums, violets, and other native blooms while learning how these early flowers support pollinators and signal […]

Make your own rings — mix, match, and stack! Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop where you’ll create your very own textured stackable rings from start to finish! In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of metalworking — including forming, soldering, patination, and adding unique textures that make each ring one-of-a-kind. […]

Lean how to make stackable textured rings! Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop where you’ll create your very own textured stackable rings from start to finish! In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of metalworking — including forming, soldering, patination, and adding unique textures that make each ring one-of-a-kind. Under the […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person […]

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in 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 […]

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.

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, April 18th). Your finished one-of-a-kind art will be ready to take home on April 22th. The workshop cost includes all […]

Suitable for students of all ages and skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into a sand mold which will be cast with molten metal! Suitable for beginners and students of all skill levels, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 5-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main […]

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]

Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and more […]

“Paws & Pearls – A Mardi-Paws Masquerade!"  Join us for Petworks 6th Annual Fundraising Furball on April 11th at Meadowview Convention Center for cocktails, silent & live auctions, dinner, live music & dancing.  All proceeds support the mission to shelter, care for, and rehome adoptable animals.   Sponsorship opportunities are open, contact Mindy Sams for more information - msams@etwinsurance.com. Tickets go […]

Experience the enchanting melodies of Sandra Parker on the harp, live at Inspire Wine Bar. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a fun girls’ night out, or simply looking to elevate your evening downtown, we’ve got you covered. Make us your first stop for an unforgettable night downtown. Don’t miss this perfect blend of […]

Hard rock lovers need to come to this one!!