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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/07/2025 and 08/07/2026
(208) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Pocahontas State Park
Aug. 7, 2025. 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.
Aug. 7, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for a refreshing blend of learning and outdoor fun that promotes environmental awareness and sparks a sense of wonder about the tiny worlds hidden in plain sight, right by the pool.
Aug. 7, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.
Aug. 8, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 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.
Aug. 8, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How can one trail have so much to offer? Hike with a park ranger down Crostic Forest Trail to discover something new each week.
Aug. 8, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Paint pretty pictures with prickly pines (try saying that five times fast).
Aug. 8, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.
Aug. 9, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Aug. 9, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Bug out and win cool prizes.
Aug. 9, 2025. 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?
Aug. 9, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us for ranger-led hikes that will bring you on all or portions of some of our most popular trails.
Aug. 9, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Secrets and spiders and campfires?
Aug. 10, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
This self-guided activity is suitable for all ages and can be done on your own, with a canine companion, or as a group.
Aug. 10, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Just how powerful is the sun?
Aug. 13, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe!
Aug. 13, 2025. 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.
Aug. 14, 2025. 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.
Aug. 14, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for a refreshing blend of learning and outdoor fun that promotes environmental awareness and sparks a sense of wonder about the tiny worlds hidden in plain sight, right by the pool.
Aug. 14, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.
Aug. 15, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 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.
Aug. 15, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How can one trail have so much to offer? Hike with a park ranger down Crostic Forest Trail to discover something new each week.
Aug. 15, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Paint pretty pictures with prickly pines (try saying that five times fast).
Aug. 15, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.
Aug. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us for ranger-led hikes that will bring you on all or portions of some of our most popular trails.
Aug. 16, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Bug out and win cool prizes.
Aug. 16, 2025. 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?
Aug. 16, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Are you a crafty critter?
Aug. 16, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Secrets and spiders and campfires?
Aug. 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
This self-guided activity is suitable for all ages and can be done on your own, with a canine companion, or as a group.
Aug. 20, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe!
Aug. 20, 2025. 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.
Aug. 21, 2025. 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Branch out of your comfort zone and be “tree”-ative!
Aug. 21, 2025. 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.
Aug. 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.
Aug. 22, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 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.
Aug. 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How can one trail have so much to offer? Hike with a park ranger down Crostic Forest Trail to discover something new each week.
Aug. 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Paint pretty pictures with prickly pines (try saying that five times fast).
Aug. 22, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.
Aug. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us for ranger-led hikes that will bring you on all or portions of some of our most popular trails.
Aug. 23, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Bug out and win cool prizes.
Aug. 23, 2025. 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?
Aug. 23, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Are you a crafty critter?
Aug. 23, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Secrets and spiders and campfires?
Aug. 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
This self-guided activity is suitable for all ages and can be done on your own, with a canine companion, or as a group.
Aug. 27, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Yes, you too can canoe!
Aug. 27, 2025. 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.
Aug. 28, 2025. 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.
Aug. 28, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Branch out of your comfort zone and be “tree”-ative!
Aug. 28, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.
Aug. 29, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 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.
Aug. 29, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How can one trail have so much to offer? Hike with a park ranger down Crostic Forest Trail to discover something new each week.
Aug. 29, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Paint pretty pictures with prickly pines (try saying that five times fast).
Aug. 29, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.
Aug. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us for ranger-led hikes that will bring you on all or portions of some of our most popular trails.
Aug. 30, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Bug out and win cool prizes.
Aug. 30, 2025. 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?
Aug. 30, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Are you a crafty critter?
Aug. 30, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
Secrets and spiders and campfires?
Aug. 31, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
This self-guided activity is suitable for all ages and can be done on your own, with a canine companion, or as a group.
Sept. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Don't be afraid to mix it up.
Sept. 1, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
Are you a crafty critter?
Sept. 4, 2025. 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.
Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Does your pup have what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger? B.A.R.K.
Sept. 6, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Paint pretty pictures with prickly pines (try saying that five times fast).
Sept. 6, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Explore the museum as your learn about the history of Pocahontas State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Sept. 6, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater
Get Tickets!
Sept. 11, 2025. 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.
Sept. 13, 2025. 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 about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.
Sept. 13, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic pattern. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.
Sept. 13, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Multiple Locations
Join us during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend and work on completing different badges.
Sept. 13, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend and work on completing different badges.
Sept. 13, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Explore the museum as your learn about the history of Pocahontas State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Sept. 18, 2025. 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.
Sept. 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.
Sept. 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
Hike with a ranger to learn more about the Co-op Trail.
Sept. 20, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Explore the museum as your learn about the history of Pocahontas State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Sept. 25, 2025. 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.
Sept. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a ranger-led hike that will bring you along one of park's quieter trails. Along the way, you'll see a variety of wildlife, encounter natural landscapes, and learn more about the park's history.
Sept. 27, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Who goes there?
Sept. 27, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Explore the museum as your learn about the history of Pocahontas State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Sept. 28, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater
DUE TO THE FORECAST OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.
Oct. 2, 2025. 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.
This event has been canceled.
Oct. 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.
Oct. 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center to weave a web of knowledge on the spookier side of nature.
Oct. 4, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Get your morning caffeine fix and join us around the campfire by Big Poplar Trail.
Oct. 4, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater
Get Tickets!
Oct. 5, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How do you keep the 'Sunday Scaries' at bay?
Oct. 9, 2025. 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.
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center to weave a web of knowledge on the spookier side of nature.
Oct. 11, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Who says you have to get up at the crack of down to go bird watching?
Oct. 11, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join us at the visitor center for a pumpkin extravaganza.
Oct. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How do you keep the 'Sunday Scaries' at bay?
Oct. 16, 2025. 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.
Oct. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center to weave a web of knowledge on the spookier side of nature.
Oct. 18, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Rainy fall days bring our mushrooms to the surface.
Oct. 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
How do you keep the 'Sunday Scaries' at bay?
Oct. 20, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Look down, what's under your feet?
Oct. 23, 2025. 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.
Oct. 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center to weave a web of knowledge on the spookier side of nature.
Oct. 25, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Does your pup have what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger?
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