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Backyard Bass
Where
Program Location: Farm and Forestry Museum
Main Park Address: Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
When
May 16, 2026. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a ranger on for some fishing fun, on dry land! No fishing license required.
Learn to fish, practice your casting, and think like a fish on the lawn of the Farm and Forestry Museum. Visitors of all skill levels are welcome to attend.
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: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Fishing | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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