Events in Virginia State Parks

El Parque Estatal Histórico del Museo del Suroeste de Virginia ahora está aceptando entradas para el espectáculo de colchas "Stitch in Time".

Can you find all the Easter rocks?

Después de que la industria del hierro se alejara de la zona, los residentes de Fayerdale pasaron de la minería a la 'brillante'.

Eggs play an important role in the lives of many animals in Mason Neck. Stop by the visitor center upon arrival to pick up clues and lead yourself on an egg-themed scavenger hunt throughout surrounding areas in the park.

Todos disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida y eso es lo mismo para nuestras serpientes residentes que viven aquí en nuestro Centro de visitantes.

Visit the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) museum to learn more about the CCC, the original six Virginia State Parks, and the creation of Pocahontas State Park.

Join park staff and living historians for a weekend of special programs commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, one of the final major engagements of the Civil War.

Discover what makes First Landing’s iconic Bald Cypress so extraordinary.

This classic campground activity is perfect for spring renewal.

Realice una visita guiada de 4horas por el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay y el Parque Estatal False Cape.

Este recorrido por el edificio histórico está diseñado para resaltar la arquitectura de la época, los diseños, el mobiliario, los toques especiales, la decoración ornamentada y las historias dentro de las paredes de la Mansión Jones-Stewart.

El geocaching combina la tecnología del Sistema de Posicionamiento Global (GPS) con la naturaleza para proporcionar aventuras a los cazadores de tesoros de todo el mundo.

Want to save the bees, butterflies, birds, and more?  Just plant native!  Even the smallest pollinator-friendly patch will make a difference.  At our pollinator garden workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started and receive a planning packet to help create your own pollinator habitat at home.

Give your outdoor skills a boost and learn how to build a warm and cozy campfire during this hands-on workshop. Learn about fire safety, types of fires, and what materials to use when making s'mores at your next campout.

Head over to the historic “Wash House” to uncover the many stories behind this unique historic structure.

Descubre el arte atemporal del tejido de cestas de agujas de pino y da rienda suelta a tu creatividad con este taller práctico.

Cuando un árbol cae en el bosque, ¿qué sucede después?

Aprenda la leyenda detrás de las formaciones de cruces de piedra que ocurren naturalmente y viaje a la ubicación especial en el parque para buscar su propia "piedra de hadas". Después de una breve presentación sobre lo que buscará, nos dirigiremos al sitio.

Calling all birders and nature enthusiasts. Birding and wildlife viewing are hobbies enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world.

¿La Flecha Verde?

Una colonia de cría de garzas azules no es una colonia, es una garza (no inventamos esa palabra).

Join park staff and living historians for a weekend of special programs commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, one of the final major engagements of the Civil War.

April showers bring May flowers.  For the month of April, homeschoolers will learn about the water cycle, water pollution, and how it affects us and the environment.

Explore the fascinating animals of the Shenandoah Valley through an interactive display of animal artifacts from authentic furs, scaly sheds, and skull replicas.

For nearly thirty minutes, unopposed Union artillery battered Confederate General Richard Ewell’s beleaguered troops just south of Sailor’s Creek.

Join us at Sky Meadows State Park for a hands-on clinic designed to get you started in your journey as an angler.

The Friends group is a dedicated volunteer organization made up of community members who actively support the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

Sea testigo del ciclo de vida de los anfibios y vea de cerca a los invertebrados acuáticos cuando se una a nosotros en este programa de asociación con nuestro Capítulo local de Central Piedmont de los Maestros Naturalistas de Virginia (CPVMN).

Follow your nose to the historic Log Cabin and step into the world of early settlers in the Crooked Run Valley!

This hands-on experience invites visitors to discover the fascinating and essential connection between agriculture and livestock at Sky Meadows.

Knowing what animals are moving around the park is not only a rewarding hobby, but it just might save your life!

¡Descubre lo que se esconde debajo de la superficie del pantano en esta divertida aventura de inmersiones!

Step back in time and explore the rich history of Sky Meadows State Park on a guided walking tour of its historic grounds.

Seine netting is a skill that dates back many centuries ago for people to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Spring is a fantastic time of year to take-in Southwest Virginia's beautiful scenery by bike.  This ranger-led bike meet up will go from Foster Falls to Austinville and back (10.4 miles round trip).  Group Ride: Rides will be at a group pace.

Únase a un guardabosques en una caminata de tres millas hasta la cascada y de regreso.

Head over to the historic “Wash House” to uncover the many stories behind this unique historic structure.

Step back in time and savor the sweet traditions of the past at Sky Meadows State Park!

April showers bring May flowers.  For the month of April, homeschoolers will learn about the water cycle, water pollution, and how it affects us and the environment.

Take a guided stroll through the vibrant salt marsh along the Cape Henry Trail and uncover the hidden life of this vital wetland ecosystem.

Did you know that Sky Meadows is home to hundreds of beef cattle?

"Beavers:  Nature's Engineers" examines the characteristics and habits of North America's largest rodent.  Learn about how beavers alter the environment more than any other creature except humans.  Find out how beavers contributed to the westward expansion as settlers arrived in the New World.  .

Unir a nuestros guardabosques para descubrir los secretos del magnífico ciervo de cola blanca.

Slither, crawl, and shellabrate with us as we dive into the wild world of reptiles.

¡Da un paseo por el lado salvaje con esta serie mensual de verdaderas caminatas por la naturaleza!

Reunir con un guardabosques y realice una caminata guiada a lo largo del sendero Lakeshore (0.81millas).

Unsure or unable to participate in walks over uneven forested terrain but have a desire to know nature better?

Así como las orugas crecen y cambian, nuestros programas del Club de Orugas están diseñados para ayudar a su pequeño a crecer y cambiar.

Learn about some of the species of birds of the woods and fields, and how they utilize their habitat for survival and nesting.  Join a Virginia Master Naturalist to discover our role and our impact on bird conservation.  The featured species will be Wood Thrush, Red Headed Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, and Tree Swallows.  We hope to see these and many more!

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.(The Roaming Ranger will be at Woodstock Pond).

Tap into the swamp’s natural magic in this creative art workshop!

Did you know that opossums roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and have “hands” like ours, but on their hind legs? Wonder what other secrets these critters hold? Join us to discover little known facts about these amazing animals and how they benefit humans.

Pirates have been wreaking havoc and adventuring the world’s oceans for hundreds of years.

The Bald Cypress Trail is one of the park’s most popular trails with several swamp overlooks.

Descubra los "datos sobre los osos" sobre los osos negros del Parque Estatal Fairy Stone en nuestro programa dirigido por guardabosques. Conoce sus características, hábitos, cómo evitar conflictos y mucho más.

Reunir con un guardabosques y realice una caminata guiada de una milla a lo largo del sendero Oak Hickory, calificada como una caminata moderada.

Join a ranger to learn about science, history, and nature at Leesylvania State Park!  April 10, 2026: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tree ID Hike @ Visitor Center: Want to know more about the trees you see daily?

Stretch your wings on this hike all about the birds that call Chippokes State Park their nest!  Join a Ranger led excursion along College Run Trail to the shoreline of the James River.

Esté atento a un guardabosques itinerante con un miniprograma y aprenda algo nuevo.

Humans aren't the only ones who build amazing structures.  Insects, birds, and mammals are among the many animals who create complex homes for themselves.  Let's take a look into the world of these master builders of the animal kingdom.

Realice una visita guiada de 4horas por el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay y el Parque Estatal False Cape.

Aprenda la leyenda detrás de las formaciones de cruces de piedra que ocurren naturalmente y viaje a la ubicación especial en el parque para buscar su propia "piedra de hadas". Después de una breve presentación sobre lo que buscará, nos dirigiremos al sitio.

Este recorrido por el edificio histórico está diseñado para resaltar la arquitectura de la época, los diseños, el mobiliario, los toques especiales, la decoración ornamentada y las historias dentro de las paredes de la Mansión Jones-Stewart.

Este juego de pesca terrestre sin anzuelos es una forma divertida y segura de aprender a lanzar, pero incluso aquellos que son fanáticos de la pesca disfrutarán tratando de vencer a la competencia en este juego de recursos limitados.

Let your creativity flow at our Creation Station, where you can create your favorite animal mask, opossum puppet, turkey, butterfly, or batteau craft.

Conozca a Gertie y Birdie, nuestras embajadoras educativas, e interactúe con nuestros guardabosques expertos mientras cuidan de estas queridas criaturas.

¿Sabías que los coyotes no son nativos naturales de Virginia?

Ever wondered how a beaver’s fur keeps it warm and dry, or how a white-tailed deer communicates within its herd?

¿Sabías que alguna vez hubo una próspera "ciudad en auge" ubicada donde hoy se encuentra nuestro lago?

Venom?

¡Únete a la fiesta!

What's in these mountains?

¿Alguna vez te has encontrado con un oso mientras caminabas?

As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show-time for bats!

Start off your weekend off right with s’mores and more!

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!

Hay muchas historias que contar sobre el Parque Estatal Sweet Run.

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.

Looking for a way to give back to nature and enjoy the outdoors?

Retroceda en el tiempo y experimente la vida cotidiana de un soldado de la Guerra Civil estadounidense en el Parque Estatal High Bridge Trail.

This program will train guests to focus on the present moment, observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and enhance their awareness of the mind-body connection.

¡Únase a los Amigos de Mason Neck y Fairfax Master Naturalists para un día gratificante de trabajo voluntario en el jardín!

Join the rangers to give back a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River.

Únase a nosotros cada segundo sábado en los senderos del río Mayo para explorar el futuro Parque Estatal del Río Mayo. También descubrirá algunos datos interesantes sobre la vida silvestre local y sobre la exploración de la zona por parte de William Byrd.

Known by many as a time of rebirth and renewal, spring brought welcome change to both the fields and the forest of Virginia’s frontier.

The Timberneck House got a new paint job last year!

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal wetlands.

Step out on the trail to search for springtime renewal.

¿Crees que viste a un extraterrestre?

Conviértete en un detective de perdigones de búho mientras diseccionamos las pistas que deja un búho.

Blink and you might miss them—spring’s wildflowers don’t stick around for long!

Visitar el Puente Natural podría sacar a relucir el artista que llevas dentro este fin de semana, ya que Roni Navroski te enseña a pintar sobre una pluma.

Meaningful, spontaneous conversations can inspire curiosity and foster deeper engagement with community programs!

Celebrate an American icon at Caledon, where the bald eagle soars wild and free over the Potomac River. We'll take a wagon ride to the river and walk along the beach, where we aim to watch eagles as they nest and perch along the shore.

Únase a nosotros mientras abrimos las puertas del antiguo 518517de Furgón de cola de Norfolk y Western.

Es un pájaro, es un avión, ¿o es un murciélago?

Join a community celebration of all things Jefferson and Natural Bridge with family-friendly activities along Cedar Creek trail.

Este lugar, esta tierra, es tan antigua como el tiempo mismo.

After this cold winter, get ready for spring planting.

Have you heard the joke about frogs?