Events

Holly River State Park is packed with activities and fun. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these programs, particularly basic archery, Fireflies, and ‘Very Fishy’ (learning part of a fish via origami.) Your host is Jane Birdsong, Summer/Master Naturalist, June 29 - July 1, 2023. THURSDAY, June 20, 20232 pm - HIKE OAKRIDGE TRAIL […]

Windfest Weekend is June 30 to July 2, 2023 at Canaan Valley Resort. Here are some highlights including the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Sunday to enjoy. FRIDAY, June 30, 2023Scenic Chairlift Rides11:00 am until sunset(Last Ticket Sold at 8PM) Get a breathtaking bird's eye view of the valley and Allegheny Mountains from our chairlift. The […]

Bluestone State Park offers youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb, Naturalist and activities director from June 30 to July 4, 2023. Activities at Bluestone state park are free to attend unless indicated and open to the public. Cabin guests, campers, and the general public are encouraged to participate. FRIDAY, June 30, 20233-5pm […]

Bluestone State Park offers youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb, Naturalist and activities director from June 30 to July 4, 2023.  Activities at Bluestone state park are free to attend unless indicated and open to the public. Cabin guests, campers, and the general public are encouraged to participate. FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 […]

The Cooley Gang performs live music at Canaan Valley Resort on June 30, 2023. Mountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023. Live music is slopeside at Quenchers Plaza from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public. Sunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s Pub. Pub […]

Prickett’s Fort invites one and all to welcome back the popular local group, New Diesel Trio. They love performing old time folk/blues tunes. This band performs everything from the Carter Family to Woody Guthrie with some of their own originals thrown in. Join the fun at Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater on Friday, June 30, […]

Celebrate the July 4th weekend taking advantage of planned activities at Cacapon Resort State Park, July 1 - 4, 2023. Activities are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. SATURDAY, July 1, 2023 9:30AM WV Morning MelodiesDiscover Cacapon’s common song birds and learn to identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. YPP […]

Rock music will be live at Twin Falls Resort State Park Courtyard at Twin Falls Lodge on Saturday, July 1, 2023,  from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  This is a free concert and open to the public. Bring a chair or a blanket for seating. The Switch are local musicians that play rock.  Hope to see you […]

It’s close enough to the July 4th holiday to have WV’s favorite storyteller and humorous liar, Bil Lepp, at North Bend State Park. You’ll find Lepp at the amphitheater at 7:00PM on July 1, 2023. Mark your calendars for this Saturday evening show. Bring the family if you’re from the area for this fun hour. […]

Alabaster Boxer is a unique music project hailing from southern West Virginia. Enjoy this live music at the Pipestem Amphitheater on Saturday, July 1, 2023 The entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m. at Pipestem Resort State Park. The concert is free and open to the public. About Alabaster Boxer Alabaster Boxer formed in late 2022, the […]

The 16th annual Art-in-the-Park series is a juried art fair that provides public access to fine artisans located in the Berkeley Springs region of West Virginia. 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. and located […]

Live birds of prey at Watoga State Park are presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The educational birds are a great opportunity to learn what birds say "Who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?" as well as meeting other raptors. Programs such as […]

Live birds of prey at Watoga State Park are presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The educational birds are a great opportunity to learn what birds say "who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?" as well as meeting other raptors. Programs such as […]

North Bend State Park is a great place for early July activities. Find these activities at the park from July 3 to July 7, 2023. MONDAY, July 3, 2023Nature Center Open: Noon - 2:00 PM3:00 - 3:45 PM - Friendship Bracelets4:00 - 4:45 PM - Bug Friends5:00 - 6:00 PM - Scat and Tracks6:30 - […]

You will find live music in the courtyard at Twin Falls Resort State Park Lodge on Tuesday, July 4, 2023,  from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  ‘2 of a Kind’ will be performing acoustic music. This is a free concert and open to the public. 2 of a Kind is an acoustic performance.  Songs vary from […]

Visit the nature center or the Lee House, plus these activities at Lost River State Park, July 5 - 9, 2023. Activities are free to attend, open to the public and enjoyable. WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023Lee House Hours: 10:00 - 11:00AMNature Center Hours: 1:00 - 4:00PM 2:00PM - Box Turtle TalkMeet at the nature center […]

We march through July with more planned activities at Cacapon Resort State Park, July 5 - 9 2023. Activities are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. WEDNESDAY July 5, 2023 10:00AM Fishing 101Let’s throw a line out! Learn how to tie a hook, cast a line, and maybe catch your first fish. […]

July includes how to measure trees, archery and fishy stuff at Holly River State Park. Join naturalist Jane Birdsong at these activities, July 6 - 8, 2023. Don’t forget the restaurant is open and hiking trails welcome your footsteps. THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 2 pm - HOW TO MEASURE TREESNaturalist Jane will demonstrate, then give […]

A fun class with a purpose is planned at Blackwater Falls State Park, July 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blackwater Falls lodge. Build a Bluebird Nest Box is led by master naturalist, Sam Muncy. Make your own bluebird nesting box from a precut kit to take home. Participants will use a screw driver […]

Fearless Drawing Leading to Painting is a 4-part series that begins at 11:00AM and concludes around 12:30PM at the nature center at Cacapon Resort State Park. Join local artists and volunteers for a free art lesson focusing on geometric shapes of local flora & fauna. This class is free and open to all ages. Attend […]

“Ring, Ring the Banjo: A Visit with Stephen Foster'' is a traveling musical theater act by Mick Souter, also known as the West Virginia’s Bard of Education. Join us at Blackwater Falls State Park, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:30pm at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Enjoy the music of Stephen Foster, including "Oh, Susanna," "Beautiful Dreamer" […]

Try your hand at spinning wool at Prickett’s Fort State Park. Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters on Friday, July 7 or Saturday, July 8, 2023. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. One person per session. Please register […]

Bluestone State Park offers youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb, Naturalist and activities director from July 7 - 10, 2023. Activities at Bluestone state park are free to attend unless indicated and open to the public. Cabin guests, campers, and the general public are encouraged to participate. FRIDAY, July 7, 20233-5pm spoon […]

The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) is delighted to have Deni Bonet, a singer/songwriter &virtuoso violinist and Chris Flynn an accomplished guitarist for the July 22, 2023 Concert inthe Park. Together they play quirky, melodic and fun folk-rock for all ages. They haveplayed to sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall. Deni appeared at The Great Wall […]

The Sour Mash String Band performs live music at Canaan Valley Resort on July 7, 2023. Mountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023. Live music is slopeside at Quenchers Plaza from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public. Sunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s […]

The annual “Bug Bash” Weekend at Chief Logan State Park Lodge is July 7-9, 2023. Assistant Superintendent Lauren Cole invites all ages to join her for some excitement about fascinating wildlife commonly known as “bugs.” “We are not bashing or mashing anything. We are learning about arthropods, butterflies, moths, fireflies and other insects in a […]

The Weber Brothers The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) is thrilled to bring hometown heroes to kick off the the Morgan Arts Council’s 2023 Concerts in the Park series on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Berkeley Springs State Park. Between their renowned musical ability, high-energy, awe-inspiring performances and lessons learned first hand from rock & roll […]

Join us for one of two of our Mid Summer Walk Between The Parks Hike on July 8, 2023. The eight mile walk between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks. The registration fee includes shuttle service from Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Meet at the Main Lodge at 9:00am and the experience should […]

What a great afternoon program featured on Blennerhassett Island, Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is live at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park on Saturday July 9, 2023 at 1:30p.m. The educational birds are a great opportunity to learn what birds say "who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?" as well as meeting other […]

One of our most popular programs at Prickett’s Fort State Park is Colonial Kids Day.  This event  focuses on 18th century life through a child’s eyes.  Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s […]