Family

Celebrate Earth Day in a big way at James River State Park! This year’s fair at Canoe Landing is packed with hands-on activities, family fun, and opportunities to make a […]

Every June, Virginia State Parks participates in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, an event dedicated to protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Park visitors are invited to join a clean-up to help remove litter, debris and pollution from rivers, streams and shorelines that feed into the Bay, contributing to the health […]

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in […]

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more! Batteaux and Banjos is a living history program celebrating the history and heritage of the James River deep in the heart of the Old Dominion. For three days, some of the finest historical interpreters around come together on the banks […]