Let Kingsport help you throw your best birthday bash
Ride in circles, walk in nature or splash in water, Kingsport has something fun and exciting for children’s birthday parties that will have them talking about it for months – and looking forward to the next year.
Make a splash by having a birthday party at Kingsport Aquatic Center, the region’s most comprehensive indoor-outdoor aquatic facility.
“With multiple water slides, a splash pad, lazy river, climbing structures and play area with water cannons, there will be something fun for everyone in your group,” said Assistant Aquatic Center Manager Jessie Charlton. “We have three rentable party rooms and a party package to make your next party as fun and easy as possible.”
The Splash-tacular party package includes a room rental for two hours, admission for up to 20 guests and use of indoor and outdoor (if in season) pools and all center amenities for $285. All members receive a 10% discount on rentals. In addition, guests that have a membership will not be counted toward the 20 guests included in the party package admission. During the last two weeks of June only, non-members can also receive 10% off of a Kingsport Aquatic Center party package (Monday through Friday). Simply use the code JUNE2024 when reserving your room rental.
Awarded the Best Birthday Party Venue from the 2023 Times News Reader’s Choice, the Kingsport Carousel is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday. As joyful music fills the air, smiles will abound as the carousel spins, spreading laughter and fun to all aboard.
“As the only traditional carousel in the Tri-Cities, this unique attraction has a rich history with more than 300 local artists and volunteer carvers making the dream of a Kingsport carousel a reality,” said Special Events Program Leader Heather Buckley. “We are so proud that the Kingsport Carousel has become such a special destination for family and friends to make memories together.”
The carousel has a small party rental package that starts at $100 and includes two hours of unlimited rides for up to 20 guests, access to a party room that accommodates 20 people and one 8-foot table with 12 chairs.
Starting at $200, the next rental package includes two hours of unlimited rides for all guests, access to a 50-foot hallway space, the party room, use of on-site tables and chairs and the carousel closing its doors to the public for the private celebration.
For an incredibly special experience for any nature and animal lover, celebrate your child’s birthday at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. The park features a picturesque 44-acre lake, hiking trails, Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater and animal habitats featuring bobcats, wolves, raptors, reptiles and more.
“Bays Mountain has something for everyone to enjoy between several hiking and mountain biking trails, animal habitats and fun programs,” said Assistant Park Manager Tyler Wicks. “We have hosted many birthday celebrations over the years and have a variety of different spaces to rent depending on your group’s size and interests.”
A popular choice for birthday parties is reserving the Discover Theater and attending a planetarium show or nature program. Currently, the Discover Theater is closed, but it will reopen in early August so be sure to mark your calendars. The theater space can be rented for $35 an hour.
In the meantime, consider renting the nearby Farmstead Museum. This large, upstairs space has more than enough room to accommodate any children’s birthday and can be rented for $100 an hour.
With so many great places to have a birthday party in Kingsport, you are sure to find somewhere wonderful to celebrate. All rentals can be conveniently reserved through the CivicRec app. And be sure to submit photos of your birthday party by tagging #ThisIsKingsport!
