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Family Field Day at First Landing

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Trail Center

When

May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kids to Parks Day at First Landing is a time for fun and exploration in your local slice of nature. Join children across the nation for a day of activities geared toward getting our next generation of environmental stewards out of doors.

Head out on the trails for a Ranger-guided hike, learn a new outdoor skill, visit with live animals, and stop by one of our community partner and volunteer tables along the way. The whole day is designed for family-friendly fun in the great outdoors.

Events will be held periodically throughout the day and based at the Trail Center. There are picnic tables, restrooms, and museum for self-guided exploration, so families are encouraged to spend the day. Prepare for the weather, wear durable shoes, and get ready to play outside!

10am Ranger Guided Hike

12pm Creature Feature

2pm Wilderness Survival School

a child holding a hiking stick uses a trail map

About National Kids to Parks Day

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 hands-on environmental education.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov