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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 12/24/2025 and 12/24/2026
(20) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: First Landing State Park
Dec. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Meet Rangers at Narrows Beach for a guided bird-watching experience through our tidal marshlands.
Dec. 28, 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!
Jan. 1, 2026. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join us for a guided hike through the diverse wetland ecosystems of First Landing State Park, where five unique trails come together to showcase nature’s own “trail mix.” This immersive journey will take you through a variety of wetland habitats- including cypress swamps, salt marshes, and maritime forests.
Jan. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center
Discover the heart of First Landing State Park on this unique guided hike that blends camping culture with coastal beauty.
Jan. 1, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Boat Ramp at 64th Street
Bundle up for a seasonal adventure into the salt marshes of First Landing State Park!
Jan. 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
How many animal inhabitants of First Landing State Park can you identify?
Jan. 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
During the winter, deciduous trees make it difficult to tell them apart due to the lack of leaves.
Jan. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.
Jan. 10, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Williams Farm Recreation Center
In honor of the 2026 Winter Wildlife Festival enjoy a showing of the animated film Migration!
Jan. 11, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 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!
Jan. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.
Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Become a Turtle Tummy Detective!
Jan. 18, 2026. 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!
Jan. 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
The Bald Cypress Trail is one of the park’s most popular trails with several swamp overlooks.
Jan. 24, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Princess Ann Recreation Center Exhibit Hall
Join us on January 24 at Princess Anne Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff!
Jan. 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Utilize the magical colors of the swamp during this arts and craft workshop!
Jan. 28, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
April 29, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
July 29, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
Sept. 30, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
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