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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/12/2025 and 08/12/2026
(132) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: First Landing State Park

Aug. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.

Aug. 12, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!
Aug. 12, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
Take a stroll down our beachfront to learn all about our country's largest estuary.

Aug. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Aug. 13, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 13, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?
Aug. 14, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab!

Aug. 14, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Aug. 14, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that has allowed countless people over time to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Aug. 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
On this hike, stimulate your senses as we immerse ourselves in nature.

Aug. 15, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 15, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Aug. 15, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Beach Amphitheater
Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

Aug. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Ahoy Matey!

Aug. 16, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 16, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Take your camping skills to the next level in this camping workshop!
Aug. 16, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
What creatures rule our beaches at night?

Aug. 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park On The Main Boardwalk
Stop by this Chesapeake Bay display on your way to the beach to hear a short talk all about one of the nation’s most valuable waterways.

Aug. 17, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 17, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Boat Ramp at 64th Street
What helps keep the Chesapeake Bay clean and safe for everyone to enjoy?

Aug. 18, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided program through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Aug. 18, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Hop onto the FLSP Express and take a guided tour of the park!

Aug. 18, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that has allowed countless people over time to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Aug. 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.

Aug. 19, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!
Aug. 19, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
Take a stroll down our beachfront to learn all about our country's largest estuary.

Aug. 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Aug. 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 20, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?
Aug. 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab!

Aug. 21, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Aug. 21, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that has allowed countless people over time to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Aug. 22, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
On this hike, stimulate your senses as we immerse ourselves in nature.
Aug. 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Back to school time doesn't mean summer fun has to end.

Aug. 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 22, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Aug. 22, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Beach Amphitheater
Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

Aug. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Ahoy Matey!

Aug. 23, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 23, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Take your camping skills to the next level in this camping workshop!
Aug. 23, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
What creatures rule our beaches at night?

Aug. 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park On The Main Boardwalk
Stop by this Chesapeake Bay display on your way to the beach to hear a short talk all about one of the nation’s most valuable waterways.

Aug. 24, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 24, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Boat Ramp at 64th Street
What helps keep the Chesapeake Bay clean and safe for everyone to enjoy?

Aug. 25, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided program through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Aug. 25, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Hop onto the FLSP Express and take a guided tour of the park!

Aug. 25, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that has allowed countless people over time to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Aug. 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.

Aug. 26, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!
Aug. 26, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
Take a stroll down our beachfront to learn all about our country's largest estuary.

Aug. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Aug. 27, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 27, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?
Aug. 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab!

Aug. 28, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Aug. 28, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that has allowed countless people over time to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Aug. 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
On this hike, stimulate your senses as we immerse ourselves in nature.

Aug. 29, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 29, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Aug. 29, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Beach Amphitheater
Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

Aug. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Ahoy Matey!

Aug. 30, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 30, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Take your camping skills to the next level in this camping workshop!
Aug. 30, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
What creatures rule our beaches at night?

Aug. 31, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park On The Main Boardwalk
Stop by this Chesapeake Bay display on your way to the beach to hear a short talk all about one of the nation’s most valuable waterways.

Aug. 31, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Aug. 31, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Boat Ramp at 64th Street
What helps keep the Chesapeake Bay clean and safe for everyone to enjoy?

Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Sept. 6, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Sept. 6, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Sept. 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!

Sept. 7, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Sept. 7, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
How many animal inhabitants of First Landing State Park can you identify?

Sept. 13, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Discovery Room inside Trail Center
Find out which reptiles and amphibians call First Landing home! Located within the trail center, the Discovery Room is welcome to all ages.

Sept. 13, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Sept. 13, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Take your camping skills to the next level during this hands-on camping workshop.

Sept. 14, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Discovery Room inside Trail Center
Find out which reptiles and amphibians call First Landing home! Located within the trail center, the Discovery Room is welcome to all ages.

Sept. 14, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Sept. 14, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Take your camping skills to the next level during this hands-on camping workshop.

Sept. 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.
Sept. 21, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab!

Sept. 21, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Sept. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Outdoor Classroom at Trail Center
Head to the Trail Center to become a community scientist for the day.

Sept. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Stop by the Trail Center on National Public Lands Day and explore the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and why they matter.

Sept. 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Enjoy your National Public Lands Day at First Landing State Park!

Sept. 28, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Discovery Room inside Trail Center
Find out which reptiles and amphibians call First Landing home! Located within the trail center, the Discovery Room is welcome to all ages.

Sept. 28, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Oct. 4, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Explore First Landing on your own and stop by the Trail Center to pick up your nature journal booklet.

Oct. 5, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Visit the Trail Center Museum to discover the park’s coastal habitats with this seek and find activity.

Oct. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Old Dominion University
Calling all Hampton Roads students K-12! Join the Rangers at ODU for their “Reign in Science Day”.

Oct. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Neptune's Park
Find the Rangers at the Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art 69th Annual Boardwalk Art Show for a day of art festivities.

Oct. 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Spend an autumn afternoon with us from 1pm-5pm as we celebrate National Opossum Day with community partners, music, food, and games.

Oct. 19, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Grab a Bald Cypress Scavenger Hunt from the Trail Center and hit the trail!

Oct. 25, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Go with the flow and investigate the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Oct. 26, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
How well do think you know the park?

Nov. 1, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Grab a Bald Cypress Scavenger Hunt from the Trail Center and hit the trail!

Nov. 2, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Visit the Trail Center Museum to discover the park’s coastal habitats with this seek and find activity.

Nov. 8, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Watch our ecosystem change before your very eyes on this Ranger led program!

Nov. 8, 2025. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Fishing is a timeliness tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Nov. 8, 2025. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.
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