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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/06/2026 and 01/06/2027
(11) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Jan. 11, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Our Winter Lecture Series is back for its twenty-first year!
Jan. 19, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a volunteer organization of interested citizens who actively support the park. The group works on behalf of the park by assisting in daily programs, special events, fund raising, and public education. The partnership provides a mechanism to use the skills, contacts, and resources of private citizens and businesses to improve services that may not otherwise be available.
Jan. 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2026 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.
Jan. 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2026 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.
Jan. 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2026 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.
Feb. 8, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Virginia Master Naturalist Bonnie Miles is returning this year with another fascinating program.
Feb. 16, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a volunteer organization of interested citizens who actively support the park. The group works on behalf of the park by assisting in daily programs, special events, fund raising, and public education. The partnership provides a mechanism to use the skills, contacts, and resources of private citizens and businesses to improve services that may not otherwise be available.
March 16, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a volunteer organization of interested citizens who actively support the park. The group works on behalf of the park by assisting in daily programs, special events, fund raising, and public education. The partnership provides a mechanism to use the skills, contacts, and resources of private citizens and businesses to improve services that may not otherwise be available.
April 20, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a volunteer organization of interested citizens who actively support the park. The group works on behalf of the park by assisting in daily programs, special events, fund raising, and public education. The partnership provides a mechanism to use the skills, contacts, and resources of private citizens and businesses to improve services that may not otherwise be available.
Jan. 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.
Jan. 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
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