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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 12/30/2025 and 12/30/2026
(20) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Bear Creek Lake State Park
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.
Oct. 3, 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.
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