Social Media is a great tool in the marketing tool box for Virginia State Parks and we utilize it like crazy, and we are so pleased that you find useful information about events and happenings there as well.

But it can also be challenging as we can't possibly share all the fun family events that occur at all 36 Virginia State Parks on any one of our social media platforms, so for that we have the events database for you.

Do you remember as a kid you were told to get your skates and go outside, or grab your basketball and go outside and play? Well that is essentially what I am about to say to you right here right now. As a kid the comeback to your Mother or Grandmother was always, "But I don't know what to do?!" And she would quip back "Just take your toys and go outside and play..."

Search the database above to find an event that tickles your fancy, just click the image and you will be magically transported to the events database. You can also click here for a map if you are unsure what Virginia State Parks are near you.

*Take your toys and go outside and play

Virginia State Parks

But I don't know what to do

• How about Geocaching and GPS adventures
• How about History and Nature Programs
• How about Boating and Paddling
• How about Hiking the Trails
• How about Picnicking and Playgrounds
• How about Fishing - big lake, small lake, river, creek, pond, bay and ocean 
• How about Wildlife Photography
• How about Volunteering - there are many ways to volunteer year-round

Then there are the more obvious fun things to do in the great outdoors like: flying a kite, playing softball, corn hole, horseshoes, making nature journals, scavenger hunts, roasting marshmallows and enjoying s'mores, playing in a creek, making a fort, watching the sunset, investigating the visitor and nature centers, riding a horse, dutch oven cooking, playing cards, riding your bike, etc.

What other ways does Virginia State Parks offer to stay in touch and up to date on events, contests and happenings?

We have so many avenues for you to follow us and keep in touch, these are especially important as we announce new park acquisitions and openings, contests, last minute cabin discounts, stories and more.

Website - articles, links, specific park information, overnight rental links and more here.

Facebook - like us an be our friend. You can answer our Critter post questions, share feedback with other park visitors, photos and more on our Facebook page here.

Twitter - tweet us bro! No really, share your photos and comments and retweet us here.

Instagram - visitors shares photos from all over the Commonwealth on this photo based program. If you share it with us, we will share it with others on Instagram here.

Pinterest - we share our blog articles and also repin cool stuff like camping and cabin recipes and gadgets, photos of the day and more on Pinterest here.

Google Plus - another place to share blog articles, photos where you can share feedback on G+ here.

Flickr - the photos we take and like to share online are found in our photo database on Flickr here.

Blog - we have a steady stream of bloggers who share stories from Naturalist Notes to cabin reviews, the blog provides a variable of neat information, stories and links, catch up with the blog here.

eNewsletter - this is the place where we share events and happenings, stories from travel writers (you) and more in the eNews. Subscribe so you won't miss an issue of the eNews here.

Now there is no excuse for you not to go outside and play!

*The quote "Take your toys and go outside and play" was heard uttered by our State Parks Visitor Services Director Nancy Heltman, and I thought that was the perfect theme for a blog article.