Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 03/25/2026 and 04/04/2026
(19) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
March 27, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow: 966 Park Rd; Gladstone, VA 24553
Come join the party!
March 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
March 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Join the rangers on a hunt for three of James River's 14 geocaches.
March 28, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Build your very own bug hotel to help provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Your creation will offer pollinators a special space where they can breed and grow!
March 29, 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.
March 29, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Ever heard of a seed bomb?
March 29, 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.
April 3, 2026. 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.
April 3, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Ever wondered how a beaver’s fur keeps it warm and dry, or how a white-tailed deer communicates within its herd?
April 3, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow: 966 Park Rd; Gladstone, VA 24553
Come join the party!
April 4, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Blink and you might miss them—spring’s wildflowers don’t stick around for long!
April 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #3
Take your first shot at archery in this beginner-friendly workshop.
April 4, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
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
Ready for a modern-day treasure hunt?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center for a list of items to find.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Did you know that James River State Park is an International Dark Sky Park?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Come meet our turtle and snake animal ambassadors and explore the museum to learn about the history of the James River and the wildlife that calls this park home through interactive displays and taxidermy exhibits.
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