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Between 03/24/2025 and 03/24/2026
(72) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Hungry Mother State Park

March 28, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

March 28, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 4
Who, who, who is that? Venture into the night with an interpretive ranger to discover how owls are uniquely designed for nocturnal living and learn about all of their unique adaptations.

March 31, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
A new chapter of Barefoot University Forest School is forming right here at Hungry Mother State Park.

April 3, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Let's go fishing with friends and family!

April 5, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Chilhowie Elementary School Library
Become a member, volunteer, and a citizen scientist for the Hungry Mother Chapter of FrogWatch USA.

April 10, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Let's go fishing with friends and family!

April 19, 2025 8:00 a.m. - April 26, 2025 10:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead

Keeping up with biodiversity is critical to environmental welfare and Earth Day is the perfect time to discover the diversity in our park.

April 19, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Let's go fishing with friends and family!

April 26, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach

Give back to Mother Nature on this Earth Day by helping to clean our park and keep it beautiful.

April 26, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Spillway

Become a pollinator this Earth Day as we gather in the wildflower field near the spillway below the dam.

April 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop

The perfect way to give back to Mother Earth on Earth Day is by helping to keep it beautiful.

April 27, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road

Spring has sprung and it's time to look for wildflowers in our park.

April 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Shelter 2

Join volunteer Lee Diggs to learn about and hunt for mushrooms and other fungi in Appalachia.

May 1, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lincoln Theater
Live birds in the historical Lincoln Theater!

May 2, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
Who, who, who are you?

May 3, 2025. 7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
What could be a better way to kick off your Saturday morning than enjoying a lovely two-mile round trip hike while searching for your favorite winged friends?

May 3, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
How can a person kayak by ear?

May 3, 2025. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Native plants can't survive without birds, and birds can't survive without native plants.

May 3, 2025. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Have you ever seen the soulful eyes of a Barred Owl?

May 3, 2025. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
The birding community would like the outdoors to be safe and inclusive to all.

May 4, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Ferrell Hall
Discover new birds at the Salt Fields during our Saltville field trip for the Life's Extras Birding Celebration.

May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6

Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive every day.

May 23, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

May 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

June 6, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

June 7, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead

Since hiking is a healthy activity and a great way to connect with nature, doing it more often is a perfect New Year's resolution.

June 7, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop

Come on out to your favorite Virginia State Park on Clean the Bay Day to help tidy up our historic lake.

June 7, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3

Celebrate Hungry Mother State Park Lead Naturalist "Ranger" Avery Smith's last program at the park with a collection of his greatest hits.

June 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

June 13, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

June 14, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop

Learn about the park and lake's history by boat!

June 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach

All of the park's original facilities back in the 1930's were built by hand.

June 14, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Campfire Pit behind Shelter 3

Spend a nice summer's evening sitting around the campfire with storyteller Melanie Smith as she spins tales that span Appalachian culture.

June 15, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

June 18, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

June 20, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

June 22, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

June 25, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

June 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

June 29, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

July 2, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

July 4, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

July 6, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

July 9, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

July 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

July 16, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

July 23, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

July 25, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

July 27, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

July 30, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 1, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 3, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 6, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 8, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 10, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 13, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 15, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 17, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 20, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 22, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 24, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Aug. 27, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Aug. 29, 2025 4:00 p.m. - Sept. 1, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Hemlock Haven Ball Field
Have you ever tried archery or mountain biking or fly fishing?

Aug. 29, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Aug. 31, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.

Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Spillway
Drop by the kiosk at the Spillway, pick up a special brochure, and get ready to get dirty with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.

Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
If you're interested in learning about trees while you hike, this self-guided program is for you.

Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by the Discovery Center and go inside to grab a booklet that will take you and your kids on adventure through time in Hungry Mother State Park.

Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 to pick up a brochure with fun activities for kids to enjoy around the park.

Sept. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.

Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.
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