Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/01/2026 and 08/01/2027
(48) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Bear Creek Lake State Park
Aug. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Every acorn a squirrel forgets is a tree the forest remembers. Come learn how gray squirrels play a very important role in Bear Creek Lake State Park and play a squirrel game about finding acorns.
Aug. 1, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 1, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Welcome to the park, complete with a campfire where you can ask questions and get answers while you learn about our history, upcoming activities, and the animals that live around the park.
Aug. 2, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session offers instruction for beginners and shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with a talk on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
Aug. 2, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Gyotaku, or Fish Printing, is a traditional Japanese art form that uses paper, rollers and paint to record the size of fish that were caught.
Aug. 2, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?
Aug. 2, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
The clouds are writing tomorrow's forecast, you just have to learn to read them Using cloud viewers, we will identify the different types of clouds and what weather they bring!
Aug. 5, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Aug. 5, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 7, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Join Ranger Madison on a hike to learn the wonders of Bear Creek. This walk of about one half mile walk over moderately terrain will take us along the lake and stream side as well as higher ground.
Aug. 7, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
What is North America's only native marsupial?
Aug. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session offers instruction for beginners and shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with a talk on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
How a turtle’s body shape and shell size help reveal the type of place it calls home.
Aug. 8, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 8, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Cumberland Multi-Use Trail Parking Area
A walk after sunset can sometimes feel mysterious, but it does not need to be feared.
Aug. 9, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Bring out your inner sculptor using air dry clay.
Aug. 9, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
How a turtle’s body shape and shell size help reveal the type of place it calls home.
Aug. 12, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
This pleasant paddle will show you two aspects of the lake: one of a lake built in the 1930s and another of a wetland created by nature.
Aug. 12, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 14, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
Join Ranger Madison on a hike to learn the wonders of Bear Creek. This walk of about one half mile walk over moderately terrain will take us along the lake and stream side as well as higher ground.
Aug. 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are you Bear Aware?
Aug. 15, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
What is North America's only native marsupial?
Aug. 15, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 15, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
The evening campfire is an iconic feature of a campsite and there are many ways to start one.
Aug. 15, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Come to the Acorn Shelter between 6 and 7 p.m. to partake in fun and food.
Aug. 16, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session offers instruction for beginners and shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with a talk on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
Aug. 16, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Gyotaku, or Fish Printing, is a traditional Japanese art form that uses paper, rollers and paint to record the size of fish that were caught.
Aug. 16, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?
Aug. 16, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
How a turtle’s body shape and shell size help reveal the type of place it calls home.
Aug. 18, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
What is North America's only native marsupial?
Aug. 19, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.
Aug. 19, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 22, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 22, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Lakeside Snack Bar
The clouds are writing tomorrow's forecast, you just have to learn to read them Using cloud viewers, we will identify the different types of clouds and what weather they bring!
Aug. 22, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.
Aug. 26, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
This pleasant paddle will show you two aspects of the lake: one of a lake built in the 1930s and another of a wetland created by nature.
Aug. 26, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 29, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Every acorn a squirrel forgets is a tree the forest remembers. Come learn how gray squirrels play a very important role in Bear Creek Lake State Park and play a squirrel game about finding acorns.
Aug. 29, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
Aug. 30, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session offers instruction for beginners and shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with a talk on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
Aug. 30, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Acorn Loop Shelter
Bring out your inner sculptor using air dry clay.
Aug. 30, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?
Sept. 5, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
This archery session offers instruction for beginners and shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with a talk on archery equipment, technique, and safety.
Sept. 12, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
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.
Sept. 13, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?
Sept. 26, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
Take time today to visit the park and make it yours.
Sept. 27, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?
Oct. 3, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
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