Description
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us on May 16 from 10 AM - 3 PM! We're hosting a variety of ranger-led adventures to help our younger visitors connect with nature and discover the joys of being outside.
Bring the whole family out for a full day of outdoor fun at the Kids Love Parks Fair! Explore, create, and discover the adventures waiting for you at James River State Park.
Throughout the day, kids (and kids at heart!) can jump into a variety of hands-on activities, including guided nature hikes, beginner-friendly archery, and fire-building demonstrations that teach essential outdoor skills. Prefer to explore at your own pace? Pick up one of our self-guided activity sheets and set out on a park adventure of your own.
Let creativity take the lead with arts and crafts stations where young explorers can make nature-inspired creations to take home.
Whether you're learning something new or enjoying your favorite outdoor pastime, there’s something for every curious kid. Come celebrate the joy of nature and discover why Kids Love Parks!
Saturday, May 16 Schedule:
Fishing FUNdamentals (Registration Required), 10 - 11 a.m.
Fire Building, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Archery 101 (Registration Required), 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Self-guided Activities (available all day): Photo Scavenger Hunt, Geocaching, Junior Ranger Booklet, Adventure Packs, Creation Station
Our Creation Station will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the amphitheatre, and you can also take advantage of self-guided activities throughout the day, including a photo scavenger hunt, geocaching, Junior Ranger and more.
Learn more at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-03-16-00-20-681244-kw8
Who
All ages
Cost
Regular parking fees applyHow
Some events require advance registration.
Learn more at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-03-16-00-20-681244-kw8
