Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 08/01/2026 and 08/01/2027
(77) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Sky Meadows State Park
Aug. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Curious about what flowers you see blooming in Sky Meadows' fields during the summer heat?
Aug. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month from May to November to experience the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.
Aug. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Aug. 7, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Aug. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Take a summer walk of exploration with two Virginia Master Naturalists in this second of a series of seasonal walks planned for children. Use your five senses to find clues to how various organisms – plants, animals, and more – work together to survive in this forest community.
Aug. 8, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Aug. 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Aug. 15, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Habitat loss has caused Monarch butterfly populations to reach dangerously low numbers, especially Migratory Monarchs.
Aug. 15, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Aug. 15, 2026. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Aug. 21, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Aug. 22, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Aug. 22, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Aug. 23, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Picnic Area
Slow down and discover the hidden colors of Sky Meadows!
Aug. 28, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Aug. 28, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Aug. 29, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Aug. 30, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Could you tell the difference between a harmless plant and a poisonous lookalike?
Sept. 4, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Sept. 5, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month from May to November to experience the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.
Sept. 5, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Sept. 11, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Sept. 12, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Girl Scouts far and wide are invited to a day of outdoor exploration at Sky Meadows State Park!
Sept. 12, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Sept. 12, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Sept. 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Sept. 19, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Join Virginia Master Naturalist Dr.
Sept. 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Sept. 25, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Sept. 25, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Sept. 26, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Show your support for America’s public lands by joining Sky Meadows Rangers for a rewarding trail maintenance project on the Gap Run Trail.
Sept. 26, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Oct. 2, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Oct. 3, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month from May to November to experience the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.
Oct. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Oct. 9, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Oct. 10, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of local farming and celebrate the harvest season in the picturesque Crooked Run Valley.
Oct. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Oct. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
It is time to put on your sweater and heat up soup. Plants and animals from the tallest trees to the tiniest insects have been preparing for winter, too. Join two master naturalist on a walk to explore those fascinating strategies. This guided three-tenths of a mile gentle walk will meet at the Sensory Explorers’ Trail in the picnic area and will last approximately one hour. For more information on the Virginia Master Naturalists please visit their website. The Sensory Explorers' Trail is open for self-guided walks daily for people of all ages and has adaptations for the blind and visually impaired.
Oct. 10, 2026. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Oct. 16, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Oct. 17, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience the magic of autumn with the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!
Oct. 17, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Oct. 18, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience the magic of autumn with the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park!
Oct. 23, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Oct. 23, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Oct. 24, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Take a fall walk of exploration with two Virginia Master Naturalists in this third of a series of seasonal walks planned for children.
Oct. 24, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry (NOVAAR) Club as their model rockets go up, up, and away.
Oct. 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Oct. 30, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Oct. 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 7, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Nov. 7, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month from May to November to experience the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.
Nov. 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 7, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Nov. 8, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Join professional outdoor instructor Tim MacWelch to learn about the remarkable seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nov. 13, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Even after the chilly breezes of autumn have stripped them of their leaves, trees provide clues to their identification by way of their bark, leaf scars, and other individual characteristics.
Nov. 14, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 20, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 20, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Nov. 21, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Take a walk through the geologic history of our Earth with a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Nov. 21, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Nov. 27, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Nov. 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 4, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 5, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Sensory Explorers' Trail
Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Dec. 5, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 5, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Experience Sky Meadows, an International Dark-Sky Park, at this monthly astronomical celebration!
Dec. 11, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 12, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.
Dec. 18, 2026. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk
Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!
Dec. 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Dec. 26, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!
Feb. 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
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