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 04/28/2024 and 05/08/2024
(198) Events Found For All Event Types
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Learn how Mother Nature can both inspire and help you create your next masterpiece.
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holliday Lake State Park Park Office
Prepare to be mesmerized by the mysterious world of snakes at Holliday Lake State Park's "Sssensational Snakes" program!
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
Watch and learn about our ambassador animals, Reba the Corn Snake or Stevie the King Snake, as they feed on a frozen mouse! .
May 4, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.
May 4, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Think you can identify a coyote track from a domestic dog?
May 4, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.
May 4, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Picnic Area
Join a ranger to paint Spring-themed sun catchers to brighten your home.
May 4, 2024. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Trees have magical qualities which give us many important everyday items and the oxygen we breathe.
May 4, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!
May 4, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Demonstration Circle
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 4, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
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?
May 4, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers.
May 4, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Hoo-hoo-hooooo's calling?
May 4, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Hillside Steps
Star gaze with us and become a "Night Sky Explorer" Junior Ranger!
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Did you know that opossums roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and that raccoons have “hands” like ours? Wonder what other secrets these critters hold? Join us to discover little known facts about these amazing animals and how they benefit humans.
May 4, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility Back Dock
Take a stroll along our lake shore as you visit several mesmerizing lights that have been placed in or along the lake.
May 4, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.
May 5, 2024. 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Byllesby Dam - 3570 Byllesby Road Ivanhoe, VA 24350
Join Naturalist Patty Elton on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.
May 5, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!
May 5, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Big Meadow Trailhead
Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Boston Mill Road Trail near the Park Office
From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Nature is magic.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
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. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center
Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Shot Tower- 283 Pauley Flatwoods Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Looking for that perfect selfie spot?
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join a ranger to learn how our beautiful lake came to be and the fascinating history of the lake's past inhabitants.
May 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park RV Bathhouse
Can you shout out BINGO first? Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.
May 5, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Marina Store
During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.
May 5, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Wilderness Road Blockhouse
Ever wonder what dolls of the 18th century frontier looked like or what they were made of?
May 5, 2024. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
May 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
The Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Club is open to beginner and intermediate level archers 18 years old and older.
May 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye, fictional archers with real world skills.
May 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Picnic Area Field
Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.
May 5, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Learn about oysters and their importance as keystone species as you create a holiday ornament, keychain, or charm using a real oyster shell.
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 5, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Playground Area
Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.
May 5, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boom town. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.
May 5, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.
May 5, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.
May 6, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Bring home a piece of history from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces. All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.
May 6, 2024. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
May 6, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelters #3 & #4
Every Monday you can find local fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters, as well as food vendors, here at Fairy Stone State Park.
May 7, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Seven Bends State Park Hollingsworth Access - Entrance Sign - 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd
Care to improve a play space?
May 7, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Rock Springs Pond Trailhead
It's time to truly explore nature today!
May 7, 2024. 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 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Volunteer Hub
We need your help.
May 7, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!
May 8, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Stuart's Knob Trailhead
After the iron industry moved away from the area, residents of Fayerdale went from mining to 'shining.
May 8, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Rock Springs Pond Trailhead
Come learn about the life of hunters and what goes into protecting our ecosystems!
May 8, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.
May 8, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boom town. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.
Feb. 1, 2024 9:00 a.m. - May 17, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park All Public Areas in the Park
Who's ready to have some fun? Schedule a field trip at Shenandoah River State Park!
Feb. 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Aug. 5, 2024 8:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
FLSP is excited about our 2024 Junior Ranger Camp! Online registration will begin Monday, Feb. 19th, at 9:00 a.m. via SignUpGenius.
March 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 8, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
The Archery Range opens for the season daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
The Visitor Center at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park offers a museum filled with treasured artifacts discovered over the years where the last major fight of the American Civil War in Virginia occurred on April 6, 1865.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Hillsman House
Tours of the Hillsman House, a National Historic Landmark, are available to the public by request.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Sailor's Creek Battlefield is available to visitors year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Sailor's Creek Battlefield offers six, self-guided Hiking Trails with historic markers for the public to explore year round during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
Nov. 7, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join us on a real or virtual hike through Claytor Lake State Park as we take a closer look at some of the beautiful native trees.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
The Staunton River Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided program that you can enjoy with family and friends.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up the Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center to begin this self-guided program.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up this Ranger Quest guide at the Visitor Center to begin this self-guided program.
Nov. 13, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Did you know that Haven Howe was an early advocate for environmental reform in Virginia? Participate in person or virtually as we examine the fine craftsmanship of the Howe House and learn of its builder, inhabitants, and history.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Take a hike back in time by visiting our tour points located at the same location as our collection of photos and videos from past years at Claytor Lake State Park and Claytor Lake.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities. Visit the park office, gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Find out what it takes to be a ranger at Sky Meadows State Park.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Children's Discovery Area
Discover the different habitats Sky Meadows has to offer on our Kids in Park's TRACK Trail!
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center and pick up a copy of a self-guided brochure on the "22 Trees of Virginia Tour." This one-mile hike will take you on an adventure to awe-inspiring overlooks while identifying some of the common trees you may find in your backyard.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Various Locations
Experience geocaching at Sky Meadows State Park with three park-themed caches.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
Contribute to citizen science by helping us create a time lapse of this mysterious site.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
As you explore the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and the surrounding area, discover what makes this building so unique as well as what was commonly used on the frontier for survival during the 18th Century.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Enjoy a self-guided tour as you walk down to see the Natural Tunnel.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Various Locations
Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Belle Isle State Park is looking for the next generation of ranger, are you ready to give it a try?
March 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?
March 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - March 1, 2025 11:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Spillway
Drop by the kiosk at the Spillway, pick up a special brochure, and get ready to get dirty with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
If you're interested in learning about trees while you hike, this self-guided program is for you.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by the Discovery Center and go inside to grab a booklet that will take you and your kids on adventure through time in Hungry Mother State Park.
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 to pick up a brochure with fun activities for kids to enjoy around the park.
Sept. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.
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