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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 07/27/2025 and 07/27/2026
(57) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Occoneechee State Park
Aug. 1, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Aug. 1, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Come find us at the Splash Park as we get hands on with skulls and furs from Virginia’s native animals.
Aug. 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Watch one of our rangers work with a donated Bison skin, using ancient tanning methods to turn it into a functional pelt for our museum exhibits.
Aug. 1, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
Aug. 2, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Hit the lake and join us in canoeing on the historic John H.
Aug. 2, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let’s walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the history of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Aug. 2, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
Aug. 8, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Aug. 8, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come join us as we learn the fantastic, classical art of making paper.
Aug. 8, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come join us as we experiment with watercolor painting using the papers made during our "Papermaking 101" program.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 8, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
Aug. 9, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Join us in paying homage to 70,000 years of history and human tradition as we learn the sport of Archery.
Aug. 9, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Outdoor Archery Range
Join us as we continue to pay homage to 70,000 years of history and human tradition as we practice the sport of Archery.
Aug. 9, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 15, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Aug. 15, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Come find us at the Splash Park as we get hands on with skulls and furs from Virginia’s native animals.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 15, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Watch one of our rangers work with a donated Bison skin, using ancient tanning methods to turn it into a functional pelt for our museum exhibits.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 15, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
Aug. 16, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Hit the lake and join us in canoeing on the historic John H.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 16, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let’s walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the history of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 16, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Come chow down at the campfire and share some s’mores as we settle into the weekend and leave our marks on a fiery take-home souvenir!
Aug. 22, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Aug. 23, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Join us in paying homage to 70,000 years of history and human tradition as we learn the sport of Archery.
Aug. 23, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Occoneechee Amphitheater
The Tobacco Road Band features four Southside Virginia musicians with roots deep in the popular tunes of our times.
Aug. 29, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Aug. 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Hit the lake and join us in canoeing on the historic John H.
Sept. 5, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 12, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 19, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 26, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Boat Ramp 2
Come drop some line in the water, and soak in some sun!
Sept. 27, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Explore Occoneechee State Park and be a trail steward for a day!
Oct. 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Picnic Shelter 2
Come celebrate Halloween at Occoneechee State Park.
Oct. 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Picnic Shelter 2
Come celebrate Halloween at Occoneechee State Park.
Nov. 8, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Dive into the history of the Occaneechi Tribe that once called Occoneechee State Park home.
Nov. 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Experience the wonders of the Tutelo trail with our park interpreter.
Nov. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Equestrian Day Use Parking Area
The Panhandle Peninsula is a unique historical treasure that very few park visitors have explored.
Nov. 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Come join us at the Tutelo Trailhead (near the Splash Park) as we embark on a Nature Hike though the Tutelo Birding Trail and the Mossey Creek Trail where there's plenty to explore and see.
Nov. 22, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Bring your little ones, ages 13 and under, for an exciting run/walk through Occoneechee.
Nov. 22, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
The Friends of Occoneechee bring you their second annual Turkey Trot 5K race and fun run/walk.
Nov. 24, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Let's learn about bats!
Nov. 29, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Dive into the history of the Occaneechi Tribe that once called Occoneechee State Park home.
Dec. 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Dec. 6, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Let's learn about bats!
Dec. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the history of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Dec. 13, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Do you struggle with knots?
May 3, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
'Bigfoot' is on the roam in Occoneechee State Park.
Jan. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Join us at Occoneechee State Park for a ranger-led First Day Hike.
Jan. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Jan. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Come join us at the Mossey Creek Trailhead (near the Splash Park) as we embark on a Ranger led Hike though the Mossey Creek Nature Trail and the Old Plantation Interpretive trail.
Jan. 17, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Jan. 24, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Equestrian Day Use Parking Area
Join us for an exciting Ranger-led winter birding hike at Occoneechee State Park, where we will explore the various bird species that make the Southern Piedmont Region of Virginia their home during the winter months.
This event has been canceled.
Feb. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Learn the fundamentals of geocaching by participating on a guided hike.
Feb. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Learn the fundamentals of geocaching by participating on a guided hike.
Feb. 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Feb. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Equestrian Day Use Parking Area
Join us at Occoneechee State Park for a Ranger- led hike through the Beaver Pond Trail.
Feb. 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center
Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Feb. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Do you struggle with knots?
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