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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 12/24/2025 and 12/24/2026
(95) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
Dec. 26, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Dec. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
Dec. 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Let your creativity flow at our Creation Station, where you can create your favorite animal mask, opossum puppet, turkey, butterfly, or batteau craft.
Dec. 27, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Dec. 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Dec. 28, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
Dec. 28, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.
Jan. 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
James River State Park is teeming with hidden gems, from plants and animals to minerals and historic artifacts.
Jan. 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Are you curious about that songbird flitting through the bushes outside your cabin?
Jan. 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Geocaching combines GPS technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters like you all over the world!
Jan. 1, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Kick start the new year with a hike at James River State Park!
Jan. 2, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
Jan. 3, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 4, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Jan. 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 4, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Jan. 9, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 10, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
Jan. 10, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 11, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Jan. 11, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 11, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 16, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 17, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
Jan. 17, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.
Jan. 17, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 17, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Jan. 18, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Jan. 23, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 25, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.
Jan. 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Jan. 30, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Jan. 31, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.
Jan. 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Come get an in-depth look at the only star in our solar system, the Sun!
Jan. 31, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?
Jan. 31, 2026. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
See James River in a whole new light with this special candlelit winter hike!
Feb. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Join us for a hike in celebration of World Wetlands Day!
Feb. 1, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 6, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Think opossums are just pesky critters?
Feb. 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 8, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 8, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:30 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has a wide variety of bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has over 186 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Fall in love with the great outdoors this Valentine’s Day!
Feb. 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 14, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 14, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Feb. 15, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 15, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 15, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 20, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Think opossums are just pesky critters?
Feb. 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 21, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
Feb. 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snakes that live here in our Visitor Center.
Feb. 22, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Feb. 22, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Feb. 27, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?
Feb. 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park TBD
Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week with us!
Feb. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!
Feb. 28, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!
March 21, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
April 18, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
April 25, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
May 23, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
May 30, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
June 6, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
June 20, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
June 27, 2026. 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
July 18, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
July 25, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Aug. 1, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Aug. 15, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the popular meteor showers of the year!
Aug. 29, 2026. 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Sept. 5, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Sept. 26, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!
Oct. 17, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Dec. 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the richest meteor showers of the year!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Make your park visit even more exciting by stopping by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pack!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
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