Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 06/06/2026 and 12/31/2026
(2331) Events Found For All Event Types
Nov. 7, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month from May to November to experience the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.
Nov. 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 7, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Meeting location provided at registration
Parents, you spoke, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.
Nov. 7, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Nov. 7, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 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.
Nov. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Join professional outdoor instructor Tim MacWelch to learn about the remarkable seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nov. 8, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?
Nov. 10, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!
Nov. 11, 2026. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
Nov. 11, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.
Nov. 11, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Meeting location provided at registration
We're teaming up with the Warren Heritage Society to honor our local heroes!
Nov. 12, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!
Nov. 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. - Nov. 15, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Historic Martin's Station
Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back.
Nov. 13, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 13, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!
Nov. 14, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Front Gate
Join us at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park for our “Birding in the Gap” series, held on the second Saturday of each month during the months of February, April, June and November.
Nov. 14, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Lakeview Camp Store
Looking for a way to give back to nature and enjoy the outdoors?
Nov. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the rangers to give back a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River.
Nov. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Mayo River Trails
Join us every second Saturday at the Mayo River Trails to explore the future Mayo River State Park. You will also discover some interesting facts about local wildlife, and about the exploration of the area by William Byrd.
Nov. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Even after the chilly breezes of autumn have stripped them of their leaves, trees provide clues to their identification by way of their bark, leaf scars, and other individual characteristics.
Nov. 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 14, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!
Nov. 17, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Help support the park you love.
Nov. 17, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 2 (near playground)
The Friends of Powhatan State Park is a group made up of citizen volunteers from Virginia’s Piedmont region who are passionate about supporting the park’s mission.
Nov. 20, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 20, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Nov. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Take a walk through the geologic history of our Earth with a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Nov. 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 21, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Watch the full moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains at this International Dark Sky Park!
Nov. 24, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
The Friends of York River State Park is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the mission of the park: We champion the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources of York River State Park's estuarine environment.
Nov. 27, 2026. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Parks license plate holders park for free on some of our national event days.
Nov. 27, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.
Nov. 27, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 27, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Visitor Center
Join us for an extraordinary holiday experience at Wilderness Road State Park.
Nov. 27, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Nov. 28, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Trailhead/Equestrian Parking Lot
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?
Nov. 28, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Visitor Center
Join us for an extraordinary holiday experience at Wilderness Road State Park.
Nov. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 28, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Historic Martin's Station
As cold winds and long shadows settle over Powell’s Valley, step back in time and join the inhabitants of Joseph Martin’s Station at the Pig and Panther Tavern for an evening of glad tidings and good cheer.
Nov. 28, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Nov. 29, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 4, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 4, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 5, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Dec. 5, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 5, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Join us at the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Visitor Center on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday December 6th at 1:00 p.m. for a compelling presentation on the pivotal presidential election of 1864.
Dec. 5, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Dec. 5, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 6, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Trailhead/Equestrian Parking Lot
"Wisdom from the Wild" is a monthly series that will lead you on wonder-filled journey to recovering your sense of belonging and finding your truest self, rooted in the rhythms and raptures of nature.
Dec. 6, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 6, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Join us at the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Visitor Center on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday December 6th at 1:00 p.m. for a compelling presentation on the pivotal presidential election of 1864.
Dec. 7, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 17, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Geminids meteor shower is considered by many to be the best of the year, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.
Dec. 8, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!
Dec. 10, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!
Dec. 10, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Watch the biggest meteor shower of the year with our park rangers at this International Dark Sky Park.
Sept. 7, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 10, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour.
Dec. 11, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 11, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 11, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 12, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the rangers to give back a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River.
Dec. 12, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 12, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Meeting location provided at registration
Parents, you spoke, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers.
Dec. 12, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 12, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the richest meteor showers of the year!
Dec. 13, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 13, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?
Dec. 13, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 17, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 25, 2026 11:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Ursids meteor shower is a minor meteor shower producing 5-10 meteors per hour at its peak.
Dec. 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 18, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Dec. 18, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 18, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 19, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Trailhead/Equestrian Parking Lot
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?
Dec. 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 19, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 19, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 20, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Karlan Mansion
Join us at the Karlan Mansion for a magical and festive celebration of one of the season’s most treasured holidays.
Dec. 20, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 26, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 26, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Cedar Creek Trail
Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.
Dec. 29, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
The Friends of York River State Park is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the mission of the park: We champion the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources of York River State Park's estuarine environment.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Stop by the fishing area behind Howe House to check out our EnChroma color blind scenic viewer.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Groups or individuals can adopt a section of a trail or a trail within our 7-mile park trail system.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to get a more personalized experience at Claytor Lake State Park.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 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 (the Howe House), gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Seven Bends State Park TBD
Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks.
Jan. 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or anything in between, Douthat State Park is a great place to bring your group for a day of hands-on, outdoor learning.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Widewater State Park TBD
Be you a teacher, camp counselor, homeschool instructor, or troop leader, you are invited to schedule your group's next field trip or educational program with Widewater State Park!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
No matter your role—teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or beyond—we invite you to plan your group’s next field trip to Twin Lakes State Park.
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