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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 04/18/2026 and 04/28/2026
(16) Events Found For Event Types
Astronomy/Stargazing
April 16, 2026 12:00 a.m. - April 25, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Lyrids meteor shower is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
April 18, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry (NOVAAR) Club as their model rockets go up, up, and away.
April 18, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
April 18, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 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.
April 18, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Front Lawn
The Rappahannock Astronomy Club is pleased to present an evening of deep space viewing.
April 18, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hayfields State Park Park Office
Join the Friends of Hayfield's for a night of beautiful views and new experiences at the parks first ever star party.
April 18, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
April 19, 2026 12:00 a.m. - May 28, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Eta Aquarids is an above average meteor shower capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.
April 22, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Upper Beach Parking Area
On the night of April 21–22, 2026, the Lyrid meteor shower will peak, offering a prime stargazing opportunity to see roughly 10–20 meteors per hour.
April 22, 2026. 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Hemlock Haven Ball Field
Come out and enjoy a beautiful meteor shower.
April 25, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Picnic Area
International Astronomy Day is an annual event created to celebrate the importance of astronomy, a long-standing science throughout the world.
April 25, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park High Bridge
From a vantage point above the Appomattox River’s floodplain, visitors can explore the cosmos from High Bridge with our local Crewe Astronomy Club.
April 25, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
April 28, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Blockhouse Parking Lot
Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Did you know that James River State Park is an International Dark Sky Park?
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2027 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
The night sky is alive with shifting constellations all year long.
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