Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Between 03/29/2024 and 03/29/2025
(55) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
March 30, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
What better way to start the day than with a hot cup of coffee.
March 30, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
March 30, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.
March 31, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
March 31, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
March 31, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
April 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
April 5, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
April 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.
April 6, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
April 6, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.
April 7, 2024. 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
April 7, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
April 7, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
April 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
April 12, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
April 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.
April 13, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
April 13, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.
April 14, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
April 14, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
April 14, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
April 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
April 19, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We will be celebrating Earth Day with a fair behind our Visitor Center. See what you can do to make this world a better place for everyone.
April 21, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
April 21, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
April 21, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
April 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.
April 26, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.
April 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
April 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.
April 28, 2024. 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 snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.
April 28, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.
April 28, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
May 4, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
June 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Clean the Bay Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity.
June 1, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
June 15, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.
June 16, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.
June 17, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.
June 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Help us celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James River State Park!
July 6, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
July 20, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
July 27, 2024. 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. 10, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Aug. 31, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
This is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums, and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.
Aug. 31, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Sept. 7, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Oct. 5, 2024. 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.
Oct. 19, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
This is a unique opportunity to experience a different perspective on camping.
Oct. 19, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Nov. 1, 2024. 6:00 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.
Nov. 2, 2024. 6:00 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.
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