Merchandise sales locations will be closed state-wide for the required annual inventory beginning Wednesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16. 

Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.


Lo que está sucediendo este mes en los Parques Estatales de Virginia


Eventos que se celebran en abril

Abril

As April arrives, warmer weather brings a full calendar of activities. Visit a park to enjoy blooming wildflowers during the day or take in the night sky, as April is Dark Sky Month, and four of our parks are designated stargazing sites. Cast a line from the shore or from a watercraft, explore a trail, enjoy a picnic and don’t forget to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. We’ll mark the occasion with Earth Week festivities! Join our Let’s Go Adventures programs to try something new. National Volunteer Week takes place April 19–25, offering plenty of opportunities to get involved and support your parks. You can participate in park events to do your part.

Muestra de eventos:

Exposición de colchas en el Museo del Suroeste de Virginia
Exposición anual de colchas
1de abril - 31de mayo de 2026
Museo del Suroeste de Virginia
En su 29temporada, esta exposición anual de colchas rinde homenaje a los quilters del pasado y del presente y presenta colchas de la colección del Museo y de miembros de la comunidad que exhiben colchas de sus propias colecciones.
Kid on a hike
3de abril de 2026. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Río York 
Got a little explorer who’s beyond crawling, but isn’t ready to hike with the Kindergarten siblings?  The Tyke Hike is the perfect fit for little legs.
Butterfly on bush
April 4, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Parque Estatal Sweet Run 
Join us for a rewarding morning of gardening with fellow plant lovers. The park's pollinator, shade, and fern gardens provide habitat for wildlife and educate park guests on the benefits and beauty of native plants.
Campanillas en el Parque Estatal del Río Shenandoah
Festival de Campanillas
4de abril de 2026. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Río Shenandoah
¡Celebra la belleza de la primavera en el Parque Estatal del Río Shenandoah! Cada abril, las campanillas de Virginia florecen a lo largo de nuestra sinuosa orilla del río, creando una hermosa alfombra de tonos azules y morados.

Batalla de la Guerra Civil
161st Anniversary of the Battles of Sailor's Creek
April 4-6, 2026. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parque Estatal Sailor's Creek Battlefield
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.
Niños pescando en el Parque Estatal Natural Bridge
Día de pesca para niños
April 4, 2026. 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parque Estatal Natural Bridge
Llamando a todos los pescadores jóvenes; Los niños menores de 12 años entran gratis y pueden pescar gratis durante este evento anual. Cedar Creek, que corre por debajo del Puente Natural, estará poblado de truchas arco iris. Los niños menores de 12 años pueden tener hasta seis peces. Los guardaparques y los voluntarios estarán disponibles para ayudarlo a enseñarle a pescar o hacer un programa de manualidades.

edible plant
4de abril de 2026. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parque Estatal Sky Meadows 
Únase al instructor profesional de actividades al aire libre Tim MacWelch para aprender sobre las extraordinarias plantas silvestres comestibles y medicinales de primavera de las montañas Blue Ridge.

Biking the New River Trail
8de abril de 2026. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parque Estatal New River Trail 
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). 

Tri-colored bat (Photo courtesy of Rick Reynolds, Wildlife Biologist, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources)
April 10, 2026. 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Parque Estatal Powhatan 
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!

Tomás Jefferson
11de abril de 2026. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Parque Estatal Natural Bridge 
Join a community celebration of all things Jefferson and Natural Bridge with family-friendly activities along Cedar Creek trail.

Mayo River trail
April 11, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Parque Estatal Fairy Stone 
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.
Kids with jetski
April 13 & 14, 2026. 5 - 9 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Lago Claytor 
This FREE two-night Boating Safety Course will enable participants to obtain their Boater Safety certification/card which is required in Virginia for all PWC operators age 14 and older and all operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine. 

Blocao de Wilderness Road
April 16, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Parque Estatal Natural Bridge

What better way to celebrate International Dark Sky Week than "shooting stars" through the Natural Bridge?

Bring a full camera or cell phone and take a night-time photography workshop on Cedar Creek. Once you master the basics everyone will practice taking photos of the stars on either side of the Natural Bridge. 


Flor
April 17, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parque Estatal Túnel Natural 

Did you know if Americans recycled one-tenth of their newspapers it would save 25 million trees a year? Learn ways to help reduce your usage of wood products and how you can recycle those that you use. You will have the opportunity to craft a seed pot from newspaper and plant wildflower seeds.


Parque Estatal de las Tierras Altas de Grayson
April 18, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parque Estatal de las Tierras Altas de Grayson

Join a Ranger on a rugged trek across the terrain showcasing three of Grayson Highlands State Park's crown jewels! Enjoy the park in spring as the world thaws and trails burst with new life and invite you into a season of bold, fresh adventure! From Massie Gap, adventurers will climb the Twin Pinnacles, take in peaks across three states, descend into the forceful cut of Cabin Creek Gorge and roam the wide-open meadows of Wilburn Ridge.

Sea glass artwork
April 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parque Estatal de Caledon

Turn trash into treasure at Caledon! Explore the shoreline of the Potomac with a Ranger, source your materials and practice responsible beachcombing. We'll take a wagon ride the river to hunt for treasure before returning to the Visitor Center to get creative with a nature-inspired sea glass shadow box craft.

Sea glass artwork
April 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parque Estatal Leesylvania 

The Senior Ranger series is geared towards senior citizens who are interested in learning more about nature, outdoor skills, and history. The Let's Go Adventure staff will show you the basics of archery including finding your draw length, proper safety and shooting techniques, and more. All equipment is provided.

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay
Recorrido en tranvía por la vida silvestre y la historia de Blue Goose
Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout April 2026. 12 - 4 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Cabo Falso 
¡Experimente el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay y el Parque Estatal False Cape en una visita guiada de 4horas! Observa la vida silvestre en el tranvía Blue Goose y descubre la historia de esta espectacular zona. Además, camine a través del bosque marítimo prístino hasta la histórica iglesia y cementerio de Wash Woods.

Eventos de Semana Santa

Hop into Spring at Abbitt Park
4de abril de 2026. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Lago Holliday 

Extravagancia de Pascua
4de abril de 2026. 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Parque Estatal del Lago Smith Mountain

Búsqueda de huevos de Pascua
4de abril de 2026. 2 - 3 p.m.
Parque Estatal Chippokes

Art in the Park: Rock Painting
April 4, 2026. 10 - 11 a.m.
Parque Estatal Westmoreland 

Búsqueda de huevos de Pascua de Occoneechee
April 4, 2026. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 3 p.m.
Parque Estatal de Occoneechee 
 
Los colores de los huevos
4de abril de 2026. 3 - 4 p.m.
Parque Estatal Belle Isle 

Easter Rock Scavenger Hunt
5de abril de 2026. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parque Estatal Westmoreland

Earth Week
Observa los eventos que ocurren en todos los parques.

 

Más eventos de abril


Mes del Cielo Oscuro de abril - Parque Estatal Sky Meadows Eventos de voluntariado Caminatas de flores silvestres

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