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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/24/2025 and 08/24/2026
(82) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Bear Creek Lake State Park
Aug. 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Aug. 24, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?
Aug. 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Energy makes sense; it helps all living things grow but is not always the same.
Aug. 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Aug. 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Energy makes sense; it helps all living things grow but is not always the same.
Aug. 31, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Aug. 31, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
The Ranger Station is the place to bring your questions or curiosity about the park, its inhabitants, to find a suitable trail, or to chat with a park ranger.
Sept. 3, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.
Sept. 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Sept. 4, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Sept. 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
The Ranger Station is the place to bring your questions or curiosity about the park, its inhabitants, to find a suitable trail, or to chat with a park ranger.
Sept. 9, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Get a closer look at nature during this meander over moderate terrain with some inclines.
Sept. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Sept. 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Sept. 12, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Sept. 14, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Welcome all Girl Scouts! The park has several self-guided activities for you to enjoy during your visit and brochures can be found at the Park Office and outside the Lakeside Snack Bar.
Sept. 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?
Sept. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Get a closer look at nature during this meander over moderate terrain with some inclines.
Sept. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Sept. 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Sept. 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Sept. 20, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Energy makes sense; it helps all living things grow but is not always the same.
Sept. 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Sept. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Get a closer look at nature during this meander over moderate terrain with some inclines.
Sept. 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Sept. 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Sept. 27, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Public Lands are our legacy, so come follow your own adventure.
Sept. 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Sept. 28, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?
Sept. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Get a closer look at nature during this meander over moderate terrain with some inclines.
Oct. 2, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Oct. 4, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Oct. 4, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Oct. 4, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Enjoy this activity with a sweet ending using global positioning system (GPS) technology.
Oct. 9, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
'Coddiwomple' with us through the forest and along the creeks that feed into Bear Creek Lake.
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Oct. 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
A park ranger will be on hand with natural items from the park to share so bring your curiosity and questions.
Oct. 12, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Oct. 12, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?
Oct. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
'Coddiwomple' with us through the forest and along the creeks that feed into Bear Creek Lake.
Oct. 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Oct. 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Oct. 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Enjoy this activity with a sweet ending using global positioning system (GPS) technology.
Oct. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
'Coddiwomple' with us through the forest and along the creeks that feed into Bear Creek Lake.
Oct. 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.
Oct. 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Are all snakes venomous?
Oct. 25, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
Members of the Crewe Astronomy Club visit the park again to help you navigate the cosmos.
Oct. 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?
Nov. 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Autumn brings many seasonal changes to the forest.
Nov. 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Make them this morning, use them tonight.
Nov. 8, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Join in this sweet-ending activity using global positioning system (GPS) technology.
Nov. 22, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Autumn brings many seasonal changes to the forest.
Nov. 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity and fun!
Nov. 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Why go shopping while nature is popping?
Dec. 5, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 6, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 7, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 12, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 13, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 14, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Sponsored by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this spectacular annual event is a drive-through light show that also offers free activities and seasonal merchandise for purchase.
Dec. 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Come make a craft to brighten the shortest day of the year and welcome the longer and lighter days ahead!
Jan. 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Not able to attend a ranger-led program?
Jan. 1, 2026. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
Start off 2026 with a walk among friends.
Jan. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach Area
Time once again to shiver your timbers at the fourth annual Cumberland Plunge.
Jan. 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
In recognition of World Wetland Day on February 1, 2026, this 45-minute walk will find us winding along Little Bear Creek.
Feb. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Whatever the prediction about winter that was made on February 2 by the groundhog of your choice, spring is still on the way.
Feb. 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 14, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
You may know of Cupid, the cherub with a fist full of arrows with which to pop love into hearts, and a symbol of Valentine's Day.
Feb. 15, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 16, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 21, 2026. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
This popular activity gives you the chance to glean the makings of a s'more while enjoying a geocaching adventure.
Feb. 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
This annual community-wide event is co-sponsored by Central Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalists, Bear Creek Lake State Park, and Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H.
March 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
March 7, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
Explore the universe, courtesy of the Crewe Astronomy Club.
March 14, 2026. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
This popular activity gives you the chance to glean the makings of a s'more while enjoying a geocaching adventure.
March 15, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
March 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
March 29, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
April 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
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