Between 05/04/2024 and 05/14/2024
(237) Events Found For Event Types
Kids/Family
May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?
May 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Tunnel Platform
Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.
May 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.
May 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
What can bones tell us about animal characteristics? Different animals have unique skeletons that are specialized to their way of life.
May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Did you know "creepy crawlies" are some of the world's most important recyclers?
May 10, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Malone Picnic Shelter
Take a short walking tour with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.
May 10, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Campground Bath House
Join us to hear about the impacts of fire; from the habitats it touches to how humans have learned to use it to our advantage throughout the ages.
May 10, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Historic Area
Chippokes State Park is proud to partner with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to introduce a special dark night sky and stargazing opportunity for all to enjoy. Club members will use their telescopes to share the night time sky with park visitors. Visitors will be free to ask questions, observe, and look through telescopes during this public viewing outreach event.
May 10, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Evening is the perfect time to search for salamanders.
May 10, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park Main Street Plaza
Join us for a sunset/moonlight bike ride on High Bridge Trail.
May 10, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.
May 10, 2024. 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Trailhead Parking Lot
Join us at the outdoor stage 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 11, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
If you love birds, people who love birds, and moms, this is the event for you!
May 11, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Clinch River State Park St. Paul Farmers Market
Nature is all around us and one of the best ways to learn about it is by using all your senses.
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Front Gate
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.
May 11, 2024. 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Give Mom a real treat this Mother's Day. Ride with a ranger on our 30-foot pontoon boat and learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the state park. Keep a lookout for an abundance of wildlife which makes Smith Mountain Lake its home. Watch to see the ospreys that have returned to the lake from their winter home in the Caribbean.
May 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
A quilter understands the value of preserving the past.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center Lawn
Join us for a full day of live animal shows, hands on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the rich natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of our environment.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Parking Lot Behind the Beach Amphitheater
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
May 11, 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?
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
Mom does everything for you, now it’s your turn to do something for her. Show your mom some love this Mother’s Day weekend by submitting up to two of your mom’s favorite flowers either in honor of, or in memory of, for the museum’s floral display.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety.
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Everyone has a different type of bond with their mother, and so do the mothers and children of the animal world.
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
It’s Mothers Day, and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Seven Bends State Park Hollingsworth Access - Entrance Sign - 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd
The Children's Garden Workshops are a great way to get your little one up, moving, creating and learning.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
Shhhh!
May 11, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of birds with our Citizen Science Series, "Birdwatching Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts of all levels to discover the wonders of avian life while contributing to scientific research through the renowned eBird platform.
May 11, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Splash Park
Feel the joy of bluebird conservation as you learn about the Eastern Bluebird.
May 11, 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.
May 11, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Spoil Mom with a delightful cup of tea.
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Who says you have to get up at the crack of dawn to go bird watching?
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will remember mothers everywhere on this day with a special presentation commemorating Mother's Day.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Picnic Area Pond
Do you know why turtles have shells?
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Bring Mom out for a Wildflower Walk to uncover some of Virginia's prettiest, yet often overlooked, treasures.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Caledon Marsh
Come on and take a free ride...
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead
Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Join us in making homemade cards for the special women in your life, using real flowers!
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center Porch
Flowers are a traditional Mother’s Day gift, but they only last so long.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
The survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.
May 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 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 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Join us as we build a beaver to find out if the beaver's teeth, and other body parts, are useful, or just a cruel joke played by Mother Nature.
May 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Parking Lot Behind the Beach Amphitheater
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
May 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our on-the-go naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems. Don't be surprised if he has a photo or two to share with you.
May 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Step back in time to 1939, when Pocahontas State Park was known as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area and learn more about the history of the park.
May 11, 2024. 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!
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.
May 11, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead
Did you know mommy opossums carry their young on their backs for three to five months?
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!
May 11, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Clinch River State Park Estonoa Wetlands Center ( 3126 Deacon Dr, St Paul, VA 24283)
Join us at the Wetlands Estonoa Center for a fun educational activity all about environments and how they work.
May 11, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Picnic Area
You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from. Join a ranger to learn about the insects we see and don't see and make a craft to take home and share with friends and family.
May 11, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sweet Run State Park Interpretive Center
Join us for an evening presentation at 7:30 in the interpretive center. Dr.
May 11, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!
May 11, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
5/4 RESCHEDULED TO 5/11 DUE TO WEATHER Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.
May 11, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Calling all amateur astronomers and people who enjoy the night sky!
May 11, 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 11, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
May 12, 2024. 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Celebrate Mother's Day with a peaceful paddle to Caledon Marsh.
May 12, 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 12, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
It’s Mothers Day, and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young.
May 12, 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?
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Visitor Center
Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sweet Run State Park main parking lot, near pollinator garden.
Growing up in the park trail walk. What is it like raising a baby in the park? From insects to birds, animals have different strategies for raising their young. We will meet at the Pollinator Garden, share some different ways animals raise their young, then walk towards Wortman Pond to see if we can find any young tadpoles, or froglets in the pond. .
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park Camp Paradise - 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
During the Civil War, Union soldiers were always ready for the challenges of marching, training, or engaging in battle.
May 12, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Wilderness Road Blockhouse
Step back in time and participate in games played in the 18th century.
May 12, 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 12, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
Mom does everything for you, now it’s your turn to do something for her. Show your mom some love this Mother’s Day weekend by submitting up to two of your mom’s favorite flowers either in honor of, or in memory of, for the museum’s floral display.
May 12, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 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? Growing up in the park. What is it like raising a baby in the park? Animals have different strategies for raising their young. Stop by the table and find out who is living in the park and how they grow up. .
May 12, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will remember mothers everywhere on this day with a special presentation commemorating Mother's Day.
May 12, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center Porch
Flowers are a traditional Mother’s Day gift, but they only last so long.
May 12, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Celebrate Mother's Day at Caledon with a decoupage craft.
May 12, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?
May 12, 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 12, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead
Did you know mommy opossums carry their young on their backs for three to five months?
May 13, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park Camp Paradise - 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
Witness the amphibian life cycle and see aquatic invertebrates up-close when you join us in this partnership program with our local Central Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists (CPVMN).
May 13, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our on-the-go naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems. Don't be surprised if he has a photo or two to share with you.
May 13, 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.