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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 04/25/2022 and 04/25/2023
(577) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Pocahontas State Park
April 28, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
April 29, 2022 8:00 a.m. - May 2, 2022 8:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Multiple Locations
Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities.
April 29, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.
April 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
April 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.
April 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Main Office
How did a railroad give hope to a community and how does the creation of a park continue to offer that hope?
April 30, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Camp Store
Did you know that our lakes are alive?
April 30, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Bright Hope Horse Complex
Create your very own butterfly while learning more about butterfly adaptations, global threats, and conservation efforts. Program meets Virginia Standards of Learning and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
April 30, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.
May 1, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how the park was created?
May 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
May 7, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Tree species can be identified by looking at several different features: leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, fruit, and seeds.
May 7, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Shelter is your top priority in most survival situations.
May 7, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
May 8, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
It’s Mothers Day and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young.
May 12, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
May 14, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Become an owl or squirrel and discover your role in the food chain with this interactive predator-prey simulation. You'll quickly learn that it is not easy to survive, even if you are a predator.
May 14, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
From ants to millipedes and bees to cicadas, the whole family will discover how some creepy crawly critters don't deserve their bad reputation.
May 14, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
May 14, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Join us after dusk to get a glance at the moon.
May 15, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Grab a wildlife scavenger hunt from the visitor center and discover a new way to explore.
May 16, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Shelter 2 by Aquatic Complex
Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.
May 16, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Shelter 2 by Aquatic Complex
Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.
May 19, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
May 20, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Did you know the water we drink was once drank by dinosaurs? Water is way cool.
May 21, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Multiple Locations
Join the rangers to get a glimpse into the lives of several different conservation career fields.
May 22, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Pine, poplar, oak, holly, who can tell?
May 26, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
May 27, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Come create your own fire starter for your next camping adventure.
This event has been canceled.
May 27, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater
Rescheduled for July 1 The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America and every beach in between.
May 28, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
It starts with an "s" and ends with a "t".
May 28, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Stand in the shade of one of the most "poplar" trees in the park as you learn more about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.
May 28, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
May 28, 2022. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Just how powerful is the sun?
May 28, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
From Wilderness Road to False Cape and all the way up to Sky Meadows, Virginia has many beautiful state parks.
May 28, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.
May 29, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Camp Store
They're round and they're full of fiber but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these tree cookies.
May 29, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Bring your lunch and dine 'al fresco' with Larry, one of our educational ambassadors.
May 29, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Did you know you can make paper from paper?
May 29, 2022. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Try your hand at net making and learn more about the indigenous people that once used the park as seasonal fishing grounds.
May 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park By Aquatic Complex
Is it a web, a hive, or a hole?
May 30, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park By Aquatic Complex
Can you name the parts of a leaf?
May 30, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park By Aquatic Complex
The final accessory to every hikers pack.
June 1, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe.
June 1, 2022 10:00 a.m. - June 30, 2022 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.
June 1, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 2, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
June 2, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Step back in time to 1939, when Pocahontas State Park was known as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, and get a little creative as we recreate one of the most popular crafts of that time.
June 2, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.
June 2, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Powerline Forest Trail Parking Lot
See one of the crown jewels within the park.
June 3, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.
June 3, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 3, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park By Aquatic Complex
Bring your lunch and dine Al Fresco with Larry, one of our educational ambassadors.
June 3, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Even though it's summer, the animal kingdom knows that winter will arrive in a few short months.
June 4, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Join Pocahontas State Park staff and volunteers in helping keep Swift Creek Lake and the area watershed clean.
June 4, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Join the Pocahontas State Park team for National Trails Day as we work to keep our park trails clear of litter.
June 4, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Let the park be your muse as you follow basic instructions to create your own masterpiece.
June 4, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Auxiliary Lot by Aquatic Complex
Saturday, June 4, 2022 is National Trails Day.
June 4, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 4, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Did you know the water you drink was once consumed by dinosaurs?
June 4, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
June 4, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Enjoy all of the fun of fishing with none of the mess.
June 4, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.
June 5, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Rise and shine for a deep dive into the history of Swift Creek Lake.
June 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 7, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Join us for a wee bit of fun on Swift Creek Lake.
June 7, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Stand in the shade of one of the most "poplar" trees in the park as you learn more about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.
June 7, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
They're round and they're full of fiber but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these tree cookies.
June 7, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Tree species can be identified by looking at several different features: leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, fruit, and seeds.
June 8, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe.
June 8, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 9, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
June 9, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Step back in time to 1939, when Pocahontas State Park was known as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, and get a little creative as we recreate one of the most popular crafts of that time.
June 9, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.
June 9, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Field
Join our USA Archery certified instructors who will teach the basics of archery safety and technique on recurve and compound bows.
June 10, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 10, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.
June 10, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?
June 10, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
What do chopsticks, tweezers, strainers, and spoons all have in common?
June 10, 2022. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.
June 11, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Let the park be your muse as you follow basic instructions to create your own masterpiece.
June 11, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 11, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Don't scrap those scraps.
June 11, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
June 11, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Camp Store
Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic protein. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.
June 11, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater
Take in the sounds of the Richmond Symphony at the Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park.
June 11, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.
June 12, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Rise and shine for a deep dive into the history of Swift Creek Lake.
June 12, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
June 12, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Want to enjoy a hike after hours? Here is your chance to join us after dusk to get a glance of the moon.
June 14, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Stand in the shade of one of the most "poplar" trees in the park as you learn more about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.
June 14, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
They're round and they're full of fiber but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these tree cookies.
June 14, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Tree species can be identified by looking at several different features: leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, fruit, and seeds.
June 15, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe.
June 15, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 16, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Playground by Aquatic Complex
Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.
June 16, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Step back in time to 1939, when Pocahontas State Park was known as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, and get a little creative as we recreate one of the most popular crafts of that time.
June 16, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.
June 16, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Refresh, renew, rejuvenate at Pocahontas State Park by expressing your poetic prowess on a ranger led hike.
June 17, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.
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