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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/14/2026 and 01/14/2027
(70) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 16, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 17, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
Jan. 17, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.
Jan. 17, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 17, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Jan. 18, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Jan. 23, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 25, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Jan. 30, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 31, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
Jan. 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
Jan. 31, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 31, 2026. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
See James River in a whole new light with this special candlelit winter hike!
Feb. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join us for a hike in celebration of World Wetlands Day!
Feb. 1, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 6, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Think opossums are just pesky critters?
Feb. 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 8, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 8, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:30 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has a wide variety of bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has over 186 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Fall in love with the great outdoors this Valentine’s Day!
Feb. 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 14, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 14, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Feb. 15, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 15, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 15, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 20, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Think opossums are just pesky critters?
Feb. 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 21, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 22, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 22, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 27, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park TBD
Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week with us!
Feb. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 28, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
March 21, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
April 18, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
April 25, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
May 23, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
May 30, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
June 6, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
June 20, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
June 27, 2026. 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
July 18, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
July 25, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Aug. 1, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Aug. 15, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the popular meteor showers of the year!
Aug. 29, 2026. 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Sept. 5, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Sept. 26, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Oct. 17, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Dec. 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the richest meteor showers of the year!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Make your park visit even more exciting by stopping by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pack!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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