Events in Virginia State Parks

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Come join us around the fire.

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join us around the fire.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Not all bees live in hives.

Clean the Bay Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

What is a seed bomb?

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Not all bees live in hives.

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join us around the fire.

Help us make this world a little greener and help our pollinator pals.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

What is a seed bomb?

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Not all bees live in hives.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

If you would like to hear what music sounded like in the 1840s before the Civil War, then we have a very unique experience for you. We will have a historically accurate live music program with reproduction banjos, fiddles, and more with some great history about the songs they are playing. This only happens once a year! Please bring some chairs or blankets and enjoy a wonderful evening with us.

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Not all bees live in hives.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join us around the fire.

Help us celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James River State Park!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

What is a seed bomb?

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Not all bees live in hives.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join us around the fire.