Events in Virginia State Parks

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

Powhatan State Parks presents a night of firefly activities including a hayride to witness the magical twinkling display through the rolling hills, meadows, and trees.

Take a guided hike through a wide variety of habitats where pollinators roam: riverside forest, native meadow, upland hardwood forests, and the "edge habitat" in between!

What are invasive species and why should we care?

Teens and adults are invited to slow down, step outside, and discover how nature journaling can change the way you notice the world around you.

"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.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

Powhatan State Parks presents a night of firefly activities including a hayride to witness the magical twinkling display through the rolling hills, meadows, and trees.

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!

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Tucked away in a shady grove of forest, the park's historic cemetery holds the graves of an estimated 70 people...what do we know about their lives, and what remains a mystery? While most of the graves are unmarked, three headstones show the names of loved ones longs since passed: Alpheus Hudson, Reverend Samuel Jasper, and Toney Funn.  Park rangers will be at the cemetery from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., offering guided tours every 30 minutes and sharing information that has been uncovered through ongoing research.

Join us on the park's first historical hike to the park's cabin ruins on Cabin Trail! Using recently uncovered historical insights, your park ranger guide will share the story of the park's land and how the historic stone and brick cabin foundation fits into its fascinating history.

Long ago, giant beasts roamed the lands we now call Virginia...put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop using an ancient spear-throwing device: the atlatl! The atlatl was used on the North American continent and all over the world, enabling both men and women to efficiently hunt megafauna such as woolly mammoths and giant ground sloths.

Basket weaving has been an important craft for thousands of years. Try your hand at this ancient process and learn about the history of weaving in the area, as well as how to harvest and weave Japanese honeysuckle (and other invasive plants).

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

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.

See the night-time world like you've never seen it before!

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

Take a hike with a park ranger and fellow nature-enthusiasts through the park's beautiful forests and meadows!

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Take a guided walk with a park ranger and butterfly expert in search of colorful creatures of the meadow! First, you'll get tips and tricks for learning butterfly identification and anatomy as well as a glimpse into their amazing life cycles and awe-inspiring adaptations.

See the night-time world like you've never seen it before!

Summer brings in many far-flung 'visitors' all the way from the tropics of Central and South America.

Take a guided walk with a park ranger and butterfly expert in search of colorful creatures of the meadow! First, you'll get tips and tricks for learning butterfly identification and anatomy as well as a glimpse into their amazing life cycles and awe-inspiring adaptations.

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

You are invited to celebrate Independence Day from "afar" under the peaceful night skies of the park.

"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.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour with Virginia State Parks' Bay Experience team!

In anticipation of SNAKE WEEK, let's give a warm welcome to the park's newest ambassador animal, a sweet baby corn snake! You're invited to come celebrate her arrival and vote on her new name.

Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye, fictional archers with real world skills.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

"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.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour with Virginia State Parks' Bay Experience team!

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

"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.

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 astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

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.

We are hosting Central Virginia's favorite fruit focused event, the 4th Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Let's take a hike in the great outdoors to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Virginia's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)!  From the beginning of DCR in 1926, to the first six Virginia state parks to open in 1936, to 44 state parks in 2026, DCR has created a legacy that will last for many years to come.

"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.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

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.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

"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.

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.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

"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.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?