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 04/23/2024 and 05/03/2024
(76) Events Found For Event Types
History/Culture
April 2, 2024 10:00 a.m. - May 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Building
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for its “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.
April 23, 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.
April 23, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Garden
National Picnic Day encourages everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors.
April 25, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.
April 26, 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!
April 26, 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.
April 26, 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.
April 26, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.
April 26, 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.
April 26, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.
April 26, 2024. 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park ADA Fishing Area
For those who just want something short and sweet, the ADA Fishing Trail is the place for you.
April 26, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?
April 27, 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!
April 27, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Get your hands dirty this special volunteer day in our historic garden!
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Yates Parking
Would you like to explore our trails and meet new people?
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Spring has sprung and there are flowers to see.
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Picnic Area
The appearance of frogs and salamanders is a sure sign of spring.
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sweet Run State Park main parking lot, near pollinator garden.
Can you hear the park talking? There are many tales and tails throughout Sweet Run State Park. Some are visual, some are tactile, most don’t use words, so how does the park share its stories? Park Interpreters will help you discover the park through hands on activities, artifacts and even some stories.
April 27, 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.
April 27, 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.
April 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Garden
Do you look at all the herb plants and wonder what can I do with these?
April 27, 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.
April 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.
April 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Friends of Chippokes are sponsoring a Garden Tea on the grounds of the Jones - Stewart Mansion.
April 27, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead
Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.
April 27, 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.
April 28, 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!
April 28, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead
Join a ranger to hike along a section of the Mountain View Trail and cut through the woods for a short distance, seeing the ruins of an old moonshine still along the way.
April 28, 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.
This event has been canceled.
April 28, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Pasture Pals is a special program at Chippokes, where guests are introduced to and able to spend quality time with our ambassador farm animals. Have you ever wondered exactly why donkeys have such long ears?
April 28, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Picnic Area Pond
Surviving as a colonist was drastically different and more complex than the 21st century, but we can still find similarities between them and us.
April 28, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sweet Run State Park main parking lot, near pollinator garden.
Can you hear the park talking? There are many tales and tails throughout Sweet Run State Park. Some are visual, some are tactile, most don’t use words, so how does the park share its stories? Park Interpreters will help you discover the park through hands on activities, artifacts and yes even some words.
April 28, 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.
April 28, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Stuart's Knob Trailhead
Join a park ranger to hike the Stuart's Knob Trail while discovering the history of Fayerdale and the importance Stuart's Knob played to in helping the residents earn money throughout its short tenure.
April 28, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?
April 28, 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.
April 29, 2024. 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
April 29, 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.
April 29, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Historic Inn at Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.
April 29, 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 1, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Stuart's Knob Trailhead
Follow the path taken by old miners of days gone by.
May 1, 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 1, 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 boomtown. 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 2, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.
May 2, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
May 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 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 3, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.
May 3, 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 3, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.
May 3, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.
May 3, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?
May 3, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
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).
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 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.
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, 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 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, 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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