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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 07/20/2024 and 07/20/2025
(401) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Hungry Mother State Park

July 19, 2024 10:00 a.m. - July 21, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
The Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival will be held once again on the third full weekend in July and is sponsored by the Art League of Marion.

July 20, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Event Center
The Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival is attended by over 20,000 people each year.

July 21, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Event Center
The Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival is attended by over 20,000 people each year.

July 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

July 22, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

July 22, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

July 23, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Spend the cooler morning in the shade of the Lake Trail, as you follow the interpreter for a six-mile round trip on half the Lake Loop Trail.

July 23, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

July 23, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
Let's go on a scavenger hunt to learn about the geology of the park.

July 23, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

July 23, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3
Through the ages humans have had an intimate relationship with fire.

July 24, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

July 24, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Rainy days are not always very fun outdoors, but have you ever wondered what happens to a rain droplet when it falls from the sky?

July 24, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

July 24, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 4
Fling your hula hoop and see where it lands.

July 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

July 25, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

July 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Hemlock Haven Ball Field
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

July 25, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

July 26, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

July 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Hemlock Haven Ball Field
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

July 26, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

July 26, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

July 26, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

July 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

July 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Get in touch with your inner artist and come down to the beach to learn about the bugs and insects that add beauty to our park.

July 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Do you have what it takes to safely and confidently survive in the wilderness? In times of unexpected emergencies or when seeking a secure place to rest, having the skills to construct a dependable shelter can be crucial.

July 27, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

July 27, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3
Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

July 28, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

July 28, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Hungry Mother State Park's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

July 28, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Spillway
Hike a short two-mile section of the Lake Loop Trail with a park guide.

July 28, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

July 29, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

July 29, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

July 29, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

July 30, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Spend the cooler morning in the shade of the Lake Trail, as you follow the interpreter for a six-mile round trip on half the Lake Loop Trail.

July 30, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
Let's go on a scavenger hunt to learn about the geology of the park.

July 30, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3
Through the ages humans have had an intimate relationship with fire.

July 31, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Shelter 2
Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

July 31, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

July 31, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

July 31, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Been itching to go fishing?

Aug. 1, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Christmas has come early at the park!

Aug. 1, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

Aug. 1, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Aug. 2, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Aug. 2, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Do you know the differences between wasps and bees?

Aug. 2, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Aug. 2, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
What even are watersheds?

Aug. 2, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

Aug. 3, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Get in touch with your inner artist and come down to the beach to learn about the bugs and insects that add beauty to our park.

Aug. 3, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Do you have what it takes to safely and confidently survive in the wilderness? In times of unexpected emergencies or when seeking a secure place to rest, having the skills to construct a dependable shelter can be crucial.

Aug. 3, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Aug. 3, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3
Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

Aug. 4, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 4, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Hungry Mother State Park's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

Aug. 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Aug. 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

Aug. 5, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

Aug. 7, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

Aug. 7, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

Aug. 7, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 8, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Been itching to go fishing?

Aug. 8, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Christmas has come early at the park!

Aug. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

Aug. 8, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Aug. 9, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Aug. 9, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Aug. 9, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Aug. 9, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Food webs can get pretty complex, but at the very top of the food chain is the best predator in the ecosystem.

Aug. 9, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 10, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

Aug. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
It's been a long, but fun summer.

Aug. 10, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
We see trees everywhere every day.

Aug. 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Been itching to go fishing?

Aug. 10, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

Aug. 10, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Aug. 10, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Aug. 11, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 11, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
There are many ways to combine love of nature and craftiness.

This event has been canceled.
Aug. 11, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

Aug. 12, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
Climb to the top of Clyburn Ridge Overlook with an interpretive ranger.

Aug. 12, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

Aug. 13, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Spend the cooler morning in the shade of the Lake Trail, as you follow the interpretive ranger for a six-mile round trip on half the Lake Loop Trail.

Aug. 13, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 4
Fling your hula hoop and see where it lands.

Aug. 14, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Our local wildflowers are incredibly important to biodiversity in this region.

Aug. 14, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3
Through the ages humans have had an intimate relationship with fire.

Aug. 14, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 15, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
After a good rain, you might notice earthworms coming out in abundance onto roads, sidewalks, and pathways.

Aug. 15, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
Have you ever wanted to try stand up paddle-boarding (SUP), but couldn't find the time?

Aug. 16, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

Aug. 16, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Aug. 16, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Aug. 16, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Aug. 16, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Food webs can get pretty complex, but at the very top of the food chain is the best predator in the ecosystem.

Aug. 16, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 17, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
We see trees everywhere every day.
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