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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 07/13/2024 and 07/13/2025
(440) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
July 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 13, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
July 13, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 13, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 13, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.
July 13, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
July 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 14, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
July 14, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
What is a seed bomb?
July 14, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 14, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
July 18, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 18, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
July 18, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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.
July 18, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 18, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Not all bees live in hives.
July 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!
July 19, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
July 19, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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.
July 19, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join the party!
July 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 20, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
July 20, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 20, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 20, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.
July 20, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
July 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 21, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
July 21, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
What is a seed bomb?
July 21, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 21, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
July 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
July 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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.
July 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Not all bees live in hives.
July 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!
July 26, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
July 26, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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.
July 26, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join the party!
July 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
July 27, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
July 27, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.
July 27, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
July 27, 2024. 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 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 28, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
July 28, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
What is a seed bomb?
July 28, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
July 28, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
Aug. 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
Aug. 1, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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.
Aug. 1, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 1, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Not all bees live in hives.
Aug. 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!
Aug. 2, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
Aug. 2, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
Aug. 2, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join the party!
Aug. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
Aug. 3, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
Aug. 3, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 3, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
The batteau was a historically significant boat used in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Aug. 3, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.
Aug. 3, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Aug. 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
Aug. 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
Aug. 4, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
The natural world around us is like a game of Jenga, and when species are removed, the balance becomes increasingly unstable.
Aug. 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James River State Park Boat Ramp
Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!
Aug. 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the American Civil War.
Aug. 7, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
Aug. 8, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
Aug. 8, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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.
Aug. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Not all bees live in hives.
Aug. 9, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
Aug. 9, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
Aug. 9, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join the party!
Aug. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
Aug. 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
Aug. 10, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
The batteau was a historically significant boat used in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Aug. 10, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.
Aug. 10, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Aug. 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
Aug. 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
Aug. 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
The natural world around us is like a game of Jenga, and when species are removed, the balance becomes increasingly unstable.
Aug. 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the American Civil War.
Aug. 14, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
Aug. 15, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
Aug. 15, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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.
Aug. 15, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Not all bees live in hives.
Aug. 16, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
Aug. 16, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
Aug. 16, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join the party!
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