Events in Virginia State Parks

"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.

Turn trash into treasure at Caledon!

Join a ranger in making your very own shark tooth earrings or necklace!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join a park ranger for a fun reading adventure on National Read a Book Day!

Discover the science beneath the surface at Karst in a Cup, where you'll learn how groundwater moves, how caves develop, and how karst landscapes shape out environment.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War's most unexpected stories.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Join us on a guided golf cart tour of High Bridge where we will learn about the bridge's history and the role it played in the American Civil War.

Westmoreland State Park is home to five different ambassador animals: Reba McEntire the corn snake, Stevie Nicks the king snake, and three red-eared sliders, Ella Fitzgerald, Patsy Cline, and Earl Scruggs.

You don't always need sophisticated tools to make quality art: people have been doing it for thousands of years with something as simple as mud.

Salamander Meander invites you to explore Appalachian creeks in search of the region's unique salamander species.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

With warmer wetter weather comes a bounty of fungi!

Come join us for a fun Birding Bingo.

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

What will we scoop up this time?

Every Monday evening from May to September you can find local fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters, as well as food vendors, here at Fairy Stone State Park.

Can a cricket really predict the weather?

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Join us for a Kayak Paddle trip to fossil beach!

Join us for a Kayak Paddle trip to fossil beach!

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

Calling all Girl Scouts!  Welcome to Shenandoah River State Park!

Calling all Girl Scouts and Scout leaders!

Calling all adventurous Girl Scouts!

Calling all Girl Scouts!  Welcome to Fairy Stone State Park!

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Staff and volunteers of High Bridge Trail State Park can offer a wide variety of programming that can fulfill some requirements for earning Girl Scout badges.

Who wants to earn their Girl Scouts Love State Parks Badge at Kiptopeke State Park?

Calling All Girl Scouts!

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Mussel's and Aquatic Bugs, oh my!

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

The library is coming to the park!

Play classic Hide-and-Seek with a modern twist!

Slither and splash into the world of reptiles while taking steps toward earning your Girl Scouts Voice for Animals badge.

Can you track the ranger out on the trail during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend?

Explore our park and learn something new with some special programming:  Friday, Sept.

What does fire mean to you?

Join a Ranger for a weekend of activities to that help you earn the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge 2026 badge (Activity List).

No matter where we go, tiny wonders can be found all around us.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Slip on your closed-toe shoes and get ready to explore the creek during Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

Will you go on an owl prowl, help rangers set up telescopes for an astronomy night, or camp underneath the stars?

Can't seem to get your campfire lit?

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

Join park rangers for a campfire at the Visitor Center.

Who loves State Parks?

From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts USA has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors.

How did people light their fires before electric lighters?

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

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Enjoy a movie night under the stars and bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and more for the whole family.

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of a Celestron telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

Welcome to the park!

Join us for a day of competitive fly fishing on one of Virginia's most scenic waterways!

Older Girl Scouts may enjoy this hike. For hikers who just want to enjoy their time outdoors and trek on.

Step back in time and experience the daily life of an American Civil War soldier at High Bridge Trail State Park.

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

In honor of National Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, join us for an educational, yet thrilling trek.

Join Rangers for a morning of family fun, fishing and learning about the Potomac River.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Older Girl Scouts may enjoy this program.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

There are more than just fish that live in the creeks at Grayson Highlands State Park! Beat the heat and get your feet wet searching for critters and macroinvertebrates that live in the cold mountain streams.

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

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.

Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope.

Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope.

Have you ever walked by the Timberneck house and wondered what it looks like from the inside and its restoration process?

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks with a special day of exploration, history, and outdoor adventure designed around badge-inspired activities for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts!

In honor of National Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, join us for a tree trek along Laurel Loop.

In this hike and craft program, you'll join a ranger on a short hike to learn different ways to identify several tree species you can find around Lake Anna State Park and Virginia.

Who wants to make paint with us?

Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different birds, plants, and ecosystems found in the park.

The park will offer several activities this weekend to help scouts attain a badge or simply have fun in the outdoors. Be sure to get your 2026 GSA booklet from your council to get free parking.

Cast into one of our most popular outdoor pastimes with Fishing Fundamentals, a hands-on introduction perfect for new anglers and curious kids.

Staff and volunteers of High Bridge Trail State Park can offer a wide variety of programming that can fulfill some requirements for earning Girl Scout badges.

Come hunt for shark teeth on the shoreline of the Potomac!

The Green Arrow?

Pottery and ceramics have been made and used by humans across the world for nearly 30,000 years.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Curious about Virginia's native snakes?

Join us in paying homage to 70,000 years of history and human tradition as we learn the sport of Archery.

Discover the long, rich history of Virginia’s tobacco production on a short hike to one of Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s tobacco barns.

Get ready to explore the outdoors during with this beginner-friendly hiking program.

Girl Scouts far and wide are invited to a day of outdoor exploration at Sky Meadows State Park!

Join us a for a day of adventure and fun during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend!

Turn your found fossils into wearable art!

Discover the shapes hidden in nature on this fun and interactive walk designed for guests 7-10 years old and their caregivers.

Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!

Knowing how to be prepared in the wild is a skill we should all be equipped with.