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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/01/2026 and 01/01/2027
(7) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: New River Trail State Park
Jan. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?
Jan. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike! This hike will be a guided tour of the town of Fries and it's unique history as a mill town. The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate on uneven sidewalks. Meeting place will be at the Green Gazebo at Fries parking lot. This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends. It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest! Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last. Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!
Jan. 1, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike! This hike will be a guided tour of our village area at Foster Falls. The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate. Meeting place will be at the Caboose. This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends. It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest! Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last. Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!
Jan. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Draper Access - State Rte 658 & Holbert Ave, Draper, VA 24324
Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?
Feb. 13, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 12:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Self-Guided Activity New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species including ducks, songbirds, and Bald Eagles.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
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