Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Spring Fling at Widewater State Park

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Throughout the Park

When

March 30, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The rabbits are coming out, the eggs are rolling in; Spring is in the air, so let the hunt begin!

Join the rangers of Widewater at our 4th annual Spring Celebration on Sat., March 30th. All ages are encouraged to participate in the Egg-lympics games and children between the ages of 2-12 years old are welcome to fill their baskets in one of the two egg hunts! Make sure to bring your baskets!

10:30am- Morning Egg Hunt: 2-6 years old

11:15am- Bunny Hop Race

11:45am- Egg Toss

12:30pm- Afternoon Egg Hunt: 7-12 years old

1:00pm- "Simon Says" Egg Balancing

1:30pm- Golden Egg Winner Announcement

This event and its' activities are free; daily parking fees still apply per vehicle.

Due to limited supplies, it is necessary for parents to sign up their children for either of the egg hunts here. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the egg hunt of choice so that you can check in at the Visitor Center.

Along with the Egg-lympics, you can take a guess at how many jelly beans fill our Golden Egg inside the Visitor's Center with a chance to win the egg, as well as a one-time, free entry pass to Widewater State Park!

In the case of inclement weather, the event reschedule date is Saturday, April 6th from 10am-2pm.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov