Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 09/15/2026 and 09/15/2027
(30) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: James River State Park
Sept. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Sept. 18, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
Sept. 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
Sept. 18, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow: 966 Park Rd; Gladstone, VA 24553
Come join the party!
Sept. 19, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Explore the park’s different ecosystems that provide habitats for an array of unique mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds.
Sept. 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Build your very own bug hotel to help provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Your creation will offer pollinators a special space where they can breed and grow!
Sept. 19, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
Sept. 20, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!
Sept. 20, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
Sept. 20, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Sept. 25, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.
Sept. 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
Sept. 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.
Sept. 25, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow: 966 Park Rd; Gladstone, VA 24553
Come join the party!
Sept. 26, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a guided journey through the hidden world of James River State Park’s grasslands and the beauty of its riverfront.
Sept. 26, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Build your very own bug hotel to help provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Your creation will offer pollinators a special space where they can breed and grow!
Sept. 26, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Canoe Landing
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
Sept. 27, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!
Sept. 27, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond: 185 Green Hill Dr; Gladstone, VA 24553
Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.
Sept. 27, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.
Oct. 17, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Nov. 13, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!
Nov. 14, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!
Dec. 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Visit James River for a chance to view one of the richest meteor showers of the year!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Make your park visit even more exciting by stopping by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pack!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Ready for a modern-day treasure hunt?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center for a list of items to find.
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park IDA Viewing Area: 244 Amphitheater Ct; Gladstone, VA 24599
Did you know that James River State Park is an International Dark Sky Park?
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge!
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Come meet our turtle and snake animal ambassadors and explore the museum to learn about the history of the James River and the wildlife that calls this park home through interactive displays and taxidermy exhibits.
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