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Little Wanderers

Where
Program Location: Meeting location provided at registration
Main Park Address: Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
When
April 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parents, you spoke, and we listened!
We're excited to introduce our first toddler series: Little Wanderers. This series is for parents/guardians with toddlers ages 2-5. Once a month, on a Saturday, we will explore the natural world through short hikes, engaging games, and reading stories.
The full schedule, including topics, is available in the attached PDF.
Please dress for the weather.
Registration is full, but please join our wait list! Please click here to register/join wait list. Parents and guardians must stay with their child during the full duration of the program.
Monthly meeting locations are listed in the registration link under the corresponding date.
For more information, please call (540) 622-2262 or email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov.
Parks are for everyone. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.
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Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Little Wanderers - May 2, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Little Wanderers - Sept. 12, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Little Wanderers - Oct. 10, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Little Wanderers - Nov. 7, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Little Wanderers - Dec. 12, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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