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 03/28/2024 and 03/28/2025
(50) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Widewater State Park
March 30, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
The rabbits are coming out, the eggs are rolling in; Spring is in the air, so let the hunt begin!
April 7, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Picnic Shelter 1
When was the last time you viewed a solar eclipse in the USA?
April 8, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Come and view the partial eclipse at Widewater State Park!
April 13, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Picnic Shelter 1
Join us for an exciting program about vernal pools, the hidden gems of early spring!
April 13, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!
April 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
April 14, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
April 20, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by learning about the 6 R's of recycling and what you can do to incorporate them into your daily life! Many of us grew up with the 3 R's of recycling, right?
April 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.
This event has been canceled.
April 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Picnic Shelter 1
Join us for an exciting program about vernal pools, the hidden gems of early spring!
April 27, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
May 5, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
May 11, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
May 12, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Have you always wanted to try archery but never had the opportunity?
May 18, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Do you want your kids to learn how to kayak?
May 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. - May 29, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 1 is Plants & Fungi! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
May 31, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Come and join us for our seasonal Summer Park Cleanup!
June 1, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
As a special opportunity during the park's quarterly cleanup, for Clean the Bay Day 2024 two park rangers will be leading a volunteer shoreline cleanup from the water!
June 1, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park TBD
As a special opportunity during the park's quarterly cleanup, for National Trails Day 2024 park rangers will be leading trail upkeep crews along the Long Pond and Holly Marsh trails.
June 2, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Come and join us for our seasonal Summer Park Cleanup!
June 5, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
June 8, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!
June 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - June 12, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 2 is Insects! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
June 15, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.
June 15, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Come learn about Palmer Hayden, a renowned Widewater artist who is known for his paintings of everyday life in African-American communities.
June 19, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
June 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. - June 26, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 3 is Birds! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
July 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. - July 10, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 4 is Amphibians & Reptiles! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
July 13, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!
July 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
July 14, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
July 17, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
July 20, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.
July 22, 2024 10:00 a.m. - July 24, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 5 is Aquatic Ecosystems! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
July 31, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
Aug. 3, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.
Aug. 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Aug. 7, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 6 is Mammals! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.
Aug. 10, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!
Aug. 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
Aug. 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
Aug. 14, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
Aug. 17, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.
Aug. 28, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
Sept. 7, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.
Sept. 8, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
Sept. 11, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
Sept. 25, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
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