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 05/15/2023 and 05/15/2024
(189) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Machicomoco State Park
May 16, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
May 19, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.
May 20, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Explore the park by checking out discovery gear during the given time frame to complete a special single day Junior Ranger task list and earn a self-guided Junior Ranger patch.
May 20, 2023. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Explore the park by checking out discovery gear during the given time frame to complete a special single day Junior Ranger task list and earn a self-guided Junior Ranger patch.
May 23, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
May 26, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
May 27, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
May 27, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Join Machicomoco and the Fairfield Foundation as we team up to offer prospective Junior Rangers hands-on archaeological dig opportunities at the Timberneck House in order to earn a Junior Ranger patch.
May 27, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Outdoor Classroom
Discover how fire was used by Virginia’s First Peoples to fell trees and build canoes, followed by a tasty treat *Pre-registration recommended.
May 30, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
June 2, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Campground
This tabletop program displays different projects you can create at home to help support wildlife in your own outdoor space.
June 3, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Honor and aid your environment by participating in a park clean up!
June 3, 2023. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Boardwalk
The Catlett Islands are full of ghosts, but they aren’t what you think!
June 6, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
June 9, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
June 10, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
June 10, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Stop by this tabletop program and discover the basics of birding followed by the opportunity to explore some of our most popular birding habitats.
June 10, 2023. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
The rich story of Virginia’s First Peoples has many twists and turns that are steeped in mystery and controversy as their oral histories were scattered by European arrival, leaving the written and published accounts of those same foreigners to be some of the only well-known accounts that remain today.
June 13, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
This event has been canceled.
June 16, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain.
June 17, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Celebrate Virginia State Park's History and Culture by joining us for a guided park history tour.
June 17, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Celebrate Virginia State Park's History and Culture by joining us for a guided park history tour.
June 18, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
June 20, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
June 24, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
June 24, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Stop by this tabletop program and discover the basics of birding followed by the opportunity to explore some of our most popular birding habitats.
June 24, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
June 27, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
June 30, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain.
July 1, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
July 1, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Boat Slips
Join our friends with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail for a day of fishing fun!
July 1, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
July 2, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Come be inspired by the natural beauty of Machicomoco as one of our Rangers leads you through the creation of your own masterpiece (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
July 3, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).
July 4, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
July 4, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
July 7, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
July 8, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
July 8, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Join Machicomoco and the Fairfield Foundation as we team up to offer prospective Junior Rangers hands-on archaeological dig opportunities at the Timberneck House in order to earn a Junior Ranger patch.
July 8, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.
July 11, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
July 14, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
The rich story of Virginia’s First Peoples has many twists and turns that are steeped in mystery and controversy as their oral histories were scattered by European arrival, leaving the written and published accounts of those same foreigners to be some of the only well-known accounts that remain today.
July 15, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
July 15, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
July 17, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).
July 18, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
July 21, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
The rich story of Virginia’s First Peoples has many twists and turns that are steeped in mystery and controversy as their oral histories were scattered by European arrival, leaving the written and published accounts of those same foreigners to be some of the only well-known accounts that remain today.
July 22, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
July 22, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Boardwalk
The Catlett Islands are full of ghosts, but they aren’t what you think!
July 22, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Come be inspired by the natural beauty of Machicomoco as one of our Rangers leads you through the creation of your own masterpiece (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
July 23, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
July 25, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
This event has been canceled.
July 28, 2023. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).
This event has been canceled.
July 29, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
July 29, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
Aug. 1, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Come out to the park and enjoy the fresh air while building memories together with your favorite wee people!
Aug. 1, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Aug. 4, 2023. 7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
Aug. 5, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Campground
Pollinator populations everywhere are in a steady decline, but why all the buzz about it?
Aug. 5, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.
Aug. 6, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?
Aug. 8, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Aug. 11, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Embrace your creativity by exploring unique connections to the natural and historic elements of the park through this dynamic art program *Pre-registration recommended.
Aug. 12, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
Aug. 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
Aug. 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Join Machicomoco and the Fairfield Foundation as we team up to offer prospective Junior Rangers hands-on archaeological dig opportunities at the Timberneck House in order to earn a Junior Ranger patch.
Aug. 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Join our friends from the National Park Service to explore Indigenous and colonial ways of navigating and mapping these waters.
Aug. 13, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
Aug. 15, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Come out to the park and enjoy the fresh air while building memories together with your favorite wee people!
Aug. 15, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Aug. 18, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Campground
Pollinator populations everywhere are in a steady decline, but why all the buzz about it?
Aug. 19, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
The Indigenous Peoples were well known for being quite clever in their usage of the abundant natural resources found in the woodlands and coastal region, but did you know that these tribes were also compelled to use these same resources for sport and game playing?
Aug. 19, 2023. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Embrace your creativity by exploring unique connections to the natural and historic elements of the park through this dynamic art program *Pre-registration recommended.
Aug. 20, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 1
Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).
Aug. 22, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Aug. 25, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Campground
This tabletop program displays different projects you can create at home to help support wildlife in your own outdoor space.
Aug. 26, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
Aug. 26, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
Aug. 26, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
Aug. 27, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?
Aug. 29, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Come out to the park and enjoy the fresh air while building memories together with your favorite wee people!
Aug. 29, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Sept. 1, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.
Sept. 2, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
How did Indigenous peoples use materials from the environment to fashion the clothes, tools, dwellings, and other objects they needed to survive and thrive?
Sept. 2, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Discover how Virginia’s First Peoples made pinch pots (Pre-registration recommended).
Sept. 5, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Sept. 8, 2023. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Come be inspired by the natural beauty of Machicomoco as one of our Rangers leads you through the creation of your own masterpiece (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
Sept. 9, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
Sept. 9, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Discover the park by checking out exploration equipment to investigate the plants, wildlife, and history of Machicomoco and earn a self-guided Junior Ranger patch.
Sept. 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
Sept. 12, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Come out to the park and enjoy the fresh air while building memories together with your favorite wee people!
Sept. 15, 2023. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Discover how Virginia’s First Peoples made pinch pots (Pre-registration recommended).
Sept. 16, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Cartop Boat Launch
Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).
Sept. 16, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.
Sept. 19, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 22, 2023. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 23, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 23, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by participating in a guided hike which explores the history of the park including ways to get involved and discover the restoration process at the Timberneck House led by the Fairfield Foundation.
This event has been canceled.
Sept. 23, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by participating in a guided hike which explores the history of the park including ways to get involved and discover the restoration process at the Timberneck House led by the Fairfield Foundation.
Sept. 26, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
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