False Cape After Dark

Location of False Cape State Park in Virginia

Where

False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot

When

Aug. 22, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park. We will traverse through pristine maritime forest to the seashore, listening for creatures of the night and stargazing along the way. Expect to walk 2 miles round trip, partly over soft sand. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required. To make reservations please use the following SignUpGenius link: August 22 False Cape After Dark Sign Up  

starry night sky over Back Bay

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $10 per person.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-426-7128
Email Address: FalseCape@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

False Cape After Dark - Jan. 11, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Feb. 21, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - March 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - March 28, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - April 13, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - April 26, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - May 10, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - May 24, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - June 13, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - June 27, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - July 11, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - July 25, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Aug. 8, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Sept. 5, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Sept. 19, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Oct. 7, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Nov. 5, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Nov. 21, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Dec. 4, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape After Dark - Dec. 20, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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