Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 06/05/2026 and 06/05/2027
(88) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Smith Mountain Lake State Park
June 5, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp, at fishing pier
Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?
June 5, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 5, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Ranger Campfire Circle, across from campground
What's a camping trip without a campfire?
June 6, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Head to Smith Mountain Lake State Park to enjoy all this fishing clinic has to offer.
June 6, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?
June 6, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campfire Amphitheater, across from campground
National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.
June 7, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Start your day with birdsong and discovery by joining a park ranger for a bird-watching walk.
June 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?
June 7, 2026. 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.
June 8, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".
June 8, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Explore the life cycle of butterflies.
June 9, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 9, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
June 9, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Learn about the long, rich history of Virginia’s tobacco production on a short hike around Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s tobacco barn.
June 9, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?
June 9, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.
June 10, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
June 10, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.
June 11, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 11, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
June 11, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Who made those footprints?
June 12, 2026. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Main Picnic Area parking lot
As the sun begins to set and the wildlife start to come out of their hiding places, join the interpretive rangers for a relaxing and fun evening canoe drift on the lake.
June 13, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?
June 13, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Hop on over to learn about this ancient insect eater, and discover how you can help preserve its habitat.
June 13, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Ranger Campfire Circle, across from campground
What's a camping trip without a campfire?
June 14, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.
June 14, 2026. 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.
June 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Head on over to the park to learn about Ranger Parker Red Fox, the Virginia State Parks mascot.
June 15, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".
June 15, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Explore the life cycle of butterflies.
June 16, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 16, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
June 16, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Need a hiking stick or just want to embellish your own?
June 16, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.
June 17, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are you trying to secure the tarp over your tent, or interested in how to keep your boat or canoe tied up so that it won't float away?
June 17, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.
June 17, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.
June 18, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 18, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
June 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Who made those footprints?
June 19, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Main Picnic Area parking lot
Early morning is one of the best times to experience the lake.
June 19, 2026. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Learn about the long, rich history of Virginia’s tobacco production on a short hike around Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s tobacco barn.
June 19, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 19, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion
We'll be kicking off our 2026 season of music with a local favorite.
June 20, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?
June 20, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?
June 20, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Ranger Campfire Circle, across from campground
What's a camping trip without a campfire?
June 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Explore the life cycle of butterflies.
June 21, 2026. 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.
June 22, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".
June 22, 2026 1:30 p.m. - June 25, 2026 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Explore animal tracks and signs, discover the world of rocks and minerals, get ‘buggy’ with insects, and get up close and personal with some of our reptile friends.
June 22, 2026. 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp, at fishing pier
Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?
June 23, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 23, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.
June 23, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.
June 24, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are you trying to secure the tarp over your tent, or interested in how to keep your boat or canoe tied up so that it won't float away?
June 24, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?
June 25, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Who made those footprints?
June 26, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat Ramp, at fishing pier
Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?
June 26, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Can you recall taking a break on a hot summer day and sitting under the shade of a maple tree, or swinging on a tire swing hung from a giant oak? Trees provide many benefits including food, shelter, and oxygen, to both humans and wildlife.
June 26, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 27, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.
June 27, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?
June 27, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Ranger Campfire Circle, across from campground
What's a camping trip without a campfire?
June 28, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Start your day with birdsong and discovery by joining a park ranger for a bird-watching walk.
June 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground, near bathhouse
“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?
June 28, 2026. 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.
June 28, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a ranger as we explore the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park on a beautiful summer evening.
June 29, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".
June 29, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Explore the life cycle of butterflies.
June 30, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
June 30, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
June 30, 2026. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?
June 30, 2026. 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Meet at Visitor Center parking lot
Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.
July 8, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
July 17, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion
The Judd's Music in the Park proudly presents the return of the SML Boomer Band.
Aug. 12, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
Aug. 21, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion
We'll be closing out our 2026 season of music with a new offering.
Sept. 9, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
Sept. 11, 2026 7:00 p.m. - Sept. 13, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts USA has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors.
Oct. 14, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.
Jan. 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.
Jan. 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 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, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.
March 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.
March 1, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2027 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.
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