Events

There’s no better time than autumn and participating in activities at Blackwater Falls August 29 - September 1, 2022 include crafts, nature walks, and outdoor thinking. Activities begin at the nature center and are hosted by Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin, Kenny Noland and staff. Join in the fun. MONDAY August 29, 2022 Nature Center Open: […]

September Approaches. Cacapon Resort State Park features nature-based programs from birding to butterflies and geology to Irish Roadbowling. All activities and programs are free to attend and open to the public. Join Naturalist Valerie Chaney and summer team Garrett, Allen and Mary and park volunteers at the nature center (unless another location is indicated), August […]

Happy Labor Day Weekend. September has arrived! You’ll find these nature-themed activities offered at Twin Falls Resort on Labor Day Weekend, September 1 - 4, 2022. Join Tammy and Quianna are your program hosts listed, with activities at the nature center unless noted otherwise. Participation is free and open to the public. The nature center […]

The summer is winding down but the activities at North Bend State Park are not! Whether you are camping at the park or looking for a single day activity, the programs will be pouring in this weekend. Stop by the Nature Center or one of our many programs this weekend to celebrate a summer well […]

Labor Day Weekend already! Cacapon Resort State Park features nature-based programs from birding to butterflies and geology to Irish Road Bowling. The Cacapon Homecoming is September 4!. All activities and programs are free to attend and open to the public. Join Naturalist Valerie Chaney and summer team Garrett, Allen and Mary and park volunteers at […]

Join the nature team at Blackwater Falls for September activities September 2 - 5, 2022 that include Tie-dye, Bear Aware, and edible plant hikes. We welcome September at Blackwater Falls and the twinge of fall color arrival. FRIDAY, September 2, 2022 Nature Center Open: 2:00 -5:00 p.m. Visit the outdoor team at the nature center […]

Enjoy a night of LIVE Mountainside Music at Canaan Valley Resort on the Quenchers Plaza. Free to attend and open to the public, the Mountainside Music Series is slopeside and live from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The featured band on Friday, September 2, 2022 is “B S#arpe." This is the final of 15 Friday evenings […]

You find and hear great music in the courtyard at Twin Falls Resort State Park on September 2, 2022. From 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. ‘2 of a Kind’ will be performing. This is a free concert and open to the public. 2 of a Kind is an acoustic performance. Songs vary from country to soft […]

The Watoga State Park Foundation is hosting a Star Party at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park on Friday, September 2, 2022. Anyone is welcome to meet at the Droop Mountain Tower at 7:00 pm. Amatuer astronomers will be on hand to answer questions as they discuss various aspects of the night sky. Lodging is available […]

The Watoga State Park Foundation is hosting a Star Party at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park on Friday, Sept. 2 from 7:30-11 p.m. Anyone is welcome to meet at the Droop Mountain Tower at 7:30 p.m. Amateur astronomers will be on hand to answer questions as they discuss various aspects of the night sky. This […]

Watoga Art in the Park is an annual celebration of Art, Music, Food, and Craft held Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-4, 2022 at West Virginia's largest state park, Watoga. The event will start Saturday at 10 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Events will be held at the Watoga Picnic Shelter area. More […]

Watoga Art in the Park is an annual celebration of Art, Music, Food, and Craft held Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, 2022 at West Virginia's largest state park, Watoga. The 2022 event will be Saturday, September 3rd beginning at 10:00 am and concluding at 6:00 pm. Sunday, September 4 activities begin at 10:00 am and […]

In its 15th year, Art in the Park provides access to fine artists located in the Berkeley Springs region. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event, and the best part is artisans are local residents. Shows are rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. across the street from the Farmers Market. Art in […]

Just like the title says: Anything that Floats! Join in the fun at Beech Fork State Park at 12:00pm at the boat launch. Bring literally anything that floats you can boat on: air mattress, barrels, inflatables, duct tape and cardboard boats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards…. whatever floats! We’ll launch from the Beech Fork State […]

CCC Tree Army Legacy of Labor Day 15K is Race #3 of the Kanawha State Forest Race series and is scheduled for Monday, September 5, 2022. You’ll find the course description at https://aptiming.com/race/event-info/1353. The race starts and finishes at Dunlop Hollow. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. Start at Dunlop Dunlop > Hard Road > […]

Mid-week activities September 6-8, 2022 at Blackwater Falls includes planned hiking, live music with Dustin McCray, and the opportunity to register for an All Day Trip for a train ride and evening Branson-style show. TUESDAY, September 6, 2022 Nature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Meet the Coywolf Nature Film Join the staff […]

Mark your calendars and enjoy SeptemberFest at Blackwater Falls, Thursday, September 8 - Sunday, September 11, 2022. Stay three nights at a discounted rate at Blackwater Falls and take advantage of a full line up of activities and entertainment or pick and choose things to do at the 2022. The fun starts Thursday evening. THURSDAY, […]

Get an early start on a mini vacation at Blackwater Falls State Park with a Thursday evening of live music with artist Dustin McCray from Ireland, WV. Grab dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant at Blackwater Falls Lodge and then wander to the conference center for a great evening of music. Dustin’s sound is pure, combining […]

Cacapon State Park focuses on the Monarch Butterfly in much of September with peak dates for the park area to see migration paths from September 14 - 16, 2022. While autumn is preparing for a color explosion and our state’s official butterfly begins the journey southward, enjoy these exceptional activities September 9 - 11, 2022. […]

Cacapon State Park focuses on the Monarch Butterfly in much of September. While autumn is reading for a color explosion and our state’s official butterfly begins the journey southward, enjoy these exceptional activities September 9 - 11, 2022. FRIDAY, September 9 10:00AM Ridge Trail Hike Take this moderate 1.5 mile hike & learn about the […]

SeptemberFest! A packed Friday, September 9, 2022 includes Swinging with Sinatra and Elvis show. Saturday features a charter trip to ride the Tygart Flyer and an evening show. September 10, 2022 is an invitation to exceptional fun. Check out these activities! FRIDAY, September 9, 2022 Nature Center Closed 9:00 a.m. Weather Video Join the staff […]

Friday afternoon is a fine time to be creative at Blackwater Falls! A very fine time on Friday, September 9, 2022. Art canvas, paints and supplies are part of and included in the Artist Paint-It Workshop at this 4:00 p.m. activity. Attendees will have professional instruction as you dive in and create an autumn scene […]

One of the most attended and highly praised evenings at state parks is when Lee Dean has performed as old blue eyes and the king. “Swinging with Sinatra and Elvis” is absolutely a great evening of music, entertainment and sheer fun for any and all ages. Make attending this show part of your visit at […]

SOLD OUT! Hawks Nest State Park's Farm-to-Table dinner featuring local produce and food products is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2022. This year's dinner will be at the park's Event Center, formerly known as the Hawk Nest Museum. This event venue is fully accessible and has plenty of parking. Reservations will be required and seating is […]

Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a nationwide event that introduces girls in the scouting program to environmental activities at state park host sites. North Bend State Park is a host site for the Black Diamond Council’s Girl Scouts Love State Parks day event on September 10, 2022. Girls will connect with nature in fun […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, September 10, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, September 11, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

A Falls Trail Hike and "Snakes Alive" are planned for Friday, September 16, 2022 at Twin Falls Resort State Park. Join Naturalist Tammy Cooper, NAI for the hike and as host for Snake Alive with Biologist Jim Fregonara with WVDNR. September 16, 2022 10:00am “Falls Trail Hike” Join the Naturalist on this 1.25-mile loop waterfall […]