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 04/27/2024 and 05/07/2024
(21) Events Found For Event Types
Special Event
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 26, 2024 12:00 a.m. - April 29, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Various areas throughout the Park
Hungry Mother is pleased to join with the Nature Conservancy of Southwest Virginia to encourage our guests to participate in the City Nature Challenge.
April 27, 2024. 7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Throughout the Park
Make a team or go solo and have a blast during our annual Spring Bloom Adventure Race - Presented by Dominion Energy in and around beautiful Leesylvania State Park.
April 27, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
Needing to get out with your furry friend this Spring?
April 27, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Picnic Area
The Friends of Belle Isle presents the 2024 5K run/walk. The race will begin at 9am (check in at 8:30) over our certified course through some of the most beautiful countryside in Virginia’s Northern Neck.
April 27, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Various Locations throughout the Park
Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty!
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. 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. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.
May 3, 2024 6:00 p.m. - May 5, 2024 5:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Honoring the life of educator, coach, naturalist, and birder Randy Smith (1951-2023).
May 4, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state of Virginia.
May 4, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
The Central Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is hosting a Wildflower Symposium at Bear Creek Hall on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cynthia Wood is our featured speaker. After introducing the plants of the area, she will lead a wildflower walk over moderately level terrain. Attendees will receive a copy of the bloom calendar for native plants in our area.
May 4, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clinch River State Park Pine Mountain
Come join Clinch River State Park Rangers at the Pine Mountain Naturalist Rally for a fun talk and show of the Clinch River's native animal pelts and furs.
May 4, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Staunton River Battlefield State Park Mulberry Hill
Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.
May 4, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Front Lawn
We let the dogs out!
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?
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. 7:30 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 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. 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 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.
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