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 09/12/2022 and 09/12/2023
(56) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Widewater State Park
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 17, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Do you know the difference between a native and invasive species?
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 18, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Picnic Area
Have you ever wanted to replicate the vibrant colors that you see in the natural world?
Sept. 24, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at your local state park!
Sept. 25, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Surrounded on three sides by water, the Widewater peninsula is no stranger to erosion. Slow geological changes like erosion can affect not only the landscape, wildlife, and ecosystems around us, but they also have a big impact on humans.
Oct. 1, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Picnic Area
Raise awareness about the importance of conserving balance in our ecosystems!
Oct. 2, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Picnic Area
Raise awareness about the importance of conserving balance in our ecosystems!
Oct. 22, 2022. 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Start off the spooky season with a trick-or-treat hike at Widewater!
Jan. 1, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Long before Captain John Smith explored the area, this area was the home of the Patawomeck Tribe.
April 5, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in April and May as we kick off the Spring season with our homeschool programming.
April 9, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Plantable Paper Get inspired this Spring season while you make your own paper.
April 15, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
New to fishing?
April 15, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
April 16, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Plantable Paper Get inspired this Spring season while you make your own paper.
April 19, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in April and May as we kick off the Spring season with our homeschool programming.
April 22, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Kick off your Earth Day by appreciating the planet with Widewater State Park as we mindfully explore the great outdoors.
April 29, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
New to fishing?
April 29, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
May 3, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in April and May as we kick off the Spring season with our homeschool programming.
May 6, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Roll on down to the Visitor Center to discover the rocks beneath our feet as we explore Virginia geology.
May 6, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Sketch out a path to discover the art of Nature while nurturing your inner artist.
May 13, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
There is something magical about being outdoors, but when our native plant species ae not able to thrive, the magic starts to dwindle.
May 13, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
May 17, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in April and May as we kick off the Spring season with our homeschool programming.
May 20, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Choose Widewater State Park as your destination to celebrate the 13th Annual National Kids to Parks Day as we spend the day with fun outdoor activities to rekindle our inner child.
May 27, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
New to fishing?
May 27, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
May 28, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Roll on down to the Visitor Center to discover the rocks beneath our feet as we explore Virginia geology.
May 28, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for an immersive walk on Holly Marsh Trail where you will reconnect with nature through your senses.
May 29, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Sketch out a path to discover the art of Nature while nurturing your inner artist.
May 29, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Discover nature through the eye of your hand.
June 3, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
The Pollution Solution Join more than 6,000 volunteers statewide and make a significant impact on the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
June 3, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
There’s something magical about being outdoors but when our native plant species are not able to thrive, the magic starts to dwindle.
June 17, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Celebrate Virginia State Parks’ vast history and culture as Widewater State Park recognizes a native of the peninsula - Harlem Renaissance artist, Palmer Hayden.
July 7, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.
July 8, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
July 9, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Discover nature through the eye of your hand.
July 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for our homeschool programming.
July 14, 2023. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.
July 16, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Discover nature through the eye of your hand.
July 19, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for our homeschool programming.
July 21, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.
July 22, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
July 23, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.
July 26, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for our homeschool programming.
July 28, 2023. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.
Aug. 2, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for our homeschool programming.
Aug. 9, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join the Park Ranger for our homeschool programming.
Aug. 11, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow like the Native American tribes of the Potomac?
Aug. 12, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles.
Sept. 2, 2023. 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!
Sept. 5, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join our Reading with a Ranger program at Widewater state park, a perfect opportunity for kids under 6 to engage with nature!
Sept. 6, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join Ranger Ana on an exciting 4-week underwater exploration program.
Sept. 8, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Join us at Widewater State Park for a 5-week Herpetology program for homeschoolers!
Sept. 9, 2023. 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
🌄🚶♀️ Join us for an invigorating morning walk on the trails of Widewater State Park with our knowledgeable ranger, who is also a herpetologist!
Sept. 9, 2023. 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!
Sept. 10, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
🎃🐍 "SPOOKY SUNDAYS: CREEPY CRAWLERS & COOL CRITTERS CONSERVATION" at Widewater State Park 🕷️🦎 This Halloween season, join us every Sunday for a thrilling exploration into the world of unloved creatures!
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