Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/23/2026 and 02/02/2026
(13) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Widewater State Park
Jan. 24, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
"As long as a live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." -- John Muir Widewater State Park is pleased to offer Bird Walks from November 2025 thru March 2026! Join an experienced birder on an exploration of our incredibly diverse park throughout the cooler months.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Picnic Shelter 2
Humans have relied on fire for heat, light, and cooking since prehistoric times.
Jan. 25, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Picnic Shelter 2
Humans have relied on fire for heat, light, and cooking since prehistoric times.
Jan. 25, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.
Jan. 26, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
"Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R.
Jan. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
"Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R.
Jan. 31, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.
Jan. 31, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Finding your way may not always be easy, but it’s always rewarding.
Jan. 31, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
“The Moon and stars are not above us; they are within us." --John Muir Come join our rangers on an evening hike through the Holly Marsh Trail to view the Full Moon rising above the Potomac River!
Feb. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Finding your way may not always be easy, but it’s always rewarding.
Feb. 1, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.
Feb. 2, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
"A track is a window to the past of an animal.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park TBD
Be you a teacher, camp counselor, homeschool instructor, or troop leader, you are invited to schedule your group's next field trip or educational program with Widewater State Park!
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