Special Events and Activities at West Virginia State Parks

Wizarding Night – North Bend State Park

This event is fun for the whole family! Wear your wizarding costumes and enjoy activities such as wand and potion making! Later in the evening we w...

Twin Falls Resort State Park Christmas Shoppe

From November 20 through January 5th, the Dogwood Conference Room will be transformed into a must-see Christmas Shoppe, featuring artisan crafted m...

Ballroom Dancing – Pipestem Resort State ParkWeekend Events All Three Days Mckeever Lodge

A weekend of ballroom dance returns to Pipestem Resort State Park with dance instruction by Alicia Clark. The ballroom activities are in the Hudkin...

Fall Ballroom Dancing Weekend: Pipestem Resort State Park

A weekend of ballroom dance returns to Pipestem Resort State Park Nov. 22-24, 2024 with dance instruction by Alicia Clark. The ballroom activities...

Hall of Fame Walkway – Pop-up Christmas Crafters at the Park

Head to the McKeever Lodge for the Hall of Fame Walkway, where pop-up Christmas crafters will be set up at the park. A select group of crafters and...

Thanksgiving Day at the Bluestone Dining Room

Bring the whole family to the recently renovated Bluestone Dining Room for a delicious Thanksgiving day buffet! The buffet will be offered on Nov....

Thanksgiving Buffet at the North Bend Restaurant

Leave the cooking to the staff at North Bend, and bring the whole family to the park for a delicious Thanksgiving day buffet! The buffet will be of...

Thanksgiving Day Buffet – Tygart Lake State Park

Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet at the Lodge Restaurant at Tygart Lake State Park! The buffet will include traditional favorites includin...

Thanksgiving Day at The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge

Celebrate with family and friends this Thanksgiving Day at The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge. Seating times are at 12-2 p.m., as...

Thanksgiving at Prospects Restaurant – Cacapon Resort State Park

Celebrate the season of Thanksgiving at Prospects Restaurant at Cacapon Resort State Park. On November 28 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. enjoy a Farm to Ta...

Spending Thanksgiving in Logan – Chief Logan State Park

Bring the family to the Whispering Ridge Restaurant at Chief Logan State Park Lodge on November 28th from 12 - 3 p.m. for all the traditional favor...

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Overlook Restaurant at Hawks Nest State Park

Take in the spectacular views of the New River Gorge at the Overlook Restaurant on Thanksgiving Day. A chef-inspired buffet awaits, featuring all t...

Holiday Magic Annual Event

The Moon King family and Santa will make the McKeever Lodge lobby come alive for our annual Holiday Magic Event! The collection of spectacular acti...

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Laura: Blackwater Falls State Park

All are invited to join volunteer and master naturalist, Laura, for an easy 1-2 mile stroll on pavement and park trails. Meet at the Harold Walters...

Moon King in Concert

Black Bear Grill and Lounge; McKeever Lodge Award winning and rising West Virginia musician, Moon King, has gained a fan base throughout Appalac...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Join us at the Harold Walters Nature Center for an introduction to Wintertime Stars and Constellations – Cold air holds less hazy moisture than b...

First Friday Seafood Buffet

A Summers County tradition, the Bluestone Dining Room at Mckeever Lodge has thrilled guests and visitors for decades as Pipestem's culinary team co...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Jupiter at Opposition – Jupiter will be fully illuminated by the sun, so it appears particularly bright and easily visible in the night sky. Enjo...

Breakfast with Santa: Tygart Lake State Park Lodge

Ring in the season with Old Saint Nick as breakfast with Santa returns! Kids will get a chance to meet Santa starting at 9 a.m., and there will be...

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Laura: Blackwater Falls State Park

All are invited to join volunteer and master naturalist, Laura, for an easy 1-2 mile stroll on pavement and park trails. Meet at the Harold Walters...

Breakfast With Santa! – North Bend State Park

Santa will be visiting the North Bend Lodge on December 14th! Enjoy a breakfast buffet, meeting Santa and doing some Christmas crafts! For more inf...

Breakfast With Santa!

Santa will be visiting the North Bend Lodge on December 14th! Enjoy a breakfast buffet, meeting Santa and doing some Christmas crafts! For more inf...

Christmas at Cass Holiday Market

Join us at the Cass Community Center to experience a wonderful mix of local artisans and vendors that will be on hand to help you find those last-m...

Christmas at Cass Holiday Market

Come to Cass Community Center for a wonderful mix of local artisans and vendors. Here, you find those last-minute gifts and our guest of honor, San...

Christmas at Cacapon: Cacapon Resort State Park

The Old Inn at Cacapon will be decorated and ready for Christmas. This historic building, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, was the first l...

Santa Claus is coming to Pipestem!

On Dec. 14 enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Bluestone Dining Room at McKeever Lodge. Santa and his friends will be making a...

On December 14th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., join us at the Black Bear Grill and Lounge for a special release party for West Virginia State Park's next...

Landau Eugene Murphy Concert

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. first burst onto the national conscience as the Sinatra-and-Soul singing season six winner of NBC TV’s “America’s Go...

Christmas at Cass Cookie Bake-off and Bingo

Join us for the second annual Christmas at Cass Christmas Cookie Bake-off (and Bingo) on Saturday, December 21st! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2...

Pizza Party with Santa: Blackwater Falls State Park

Come create family holiday memories with Santa and staff of Blackwater Falls with a pizza party in The Smokehouse Restaurant beginning at 11:30 a.m...

Christmas Buffet at the Bluestone Dining Room

Celebrate Christmas Day at Pipestem Resort State Park, and bring the whole family to the Bluestone Dining Room for a delicious Christmas day buffet...

New Year’s Eve Party – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park is hosting a New Year’s Eve party! Package prices include dinner, hors d’oeuvres, live music and breakfast the next morni...

Time Traveler’s Ball

Everyone is welcome to Hudkins Conference Center for the Last Event of 2024 and the First Event of 2025. The Time Travelers Ball invites all to dre...

New Year's Eve Gathering: Tygart Lake State Park

New Year's Eve returns to Tygart Lake State Park! Come join us for a fun, family-friendly gathering at the Lodge. There will be Bingo, a little bit...

First Day Hike 2025: Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest has multiple hiking options for their first day hike. Earn your West Virginia First Day hiking patch by joining the park natur...

First Day Hike 2025: Tygart Lake State Park

Join the park naturalist to earn your West Virginia State Park First Day hiking patch! We will meet at 10 a.m. in the campground to go on the Schoo...

First Day Hike 2025: Cacapon Resort State Park

Start the New Year with steps in the right direction! Earn your West Virginia First Day hiking patch by joining the park naturalists for a guided h...

First Day Hike 2025: Blackwater Falls State Park

Join the staff at 10:30 a.m. at the Harold Walters Nature Center of Blackwater Falls State Park to put your best foot forward into the new year by...

First Day Hike 2025: Watoga State Park

Start the New Year with an adventure through nature and history at Watoga State Park. Join us for the First Day Hike on January 1st, 2025 11 a.m. a...

First Day Hike 2025: Pipestem Resort State Park

Start the year off right and join us for a refreshing adventure on the first day. Hike with the park naturalist to earn your West Virginia State Pa...

First Day Hike 2025: Twin Falls Resort State Park

Join the park naturalist to earn your West Virginia State Park First Day hiking patch! The Cliffside Trail is a moderate 3.5 mile hike, so be sure...

First Day Hike 2025: North Bend State Park

Join the Naturalist on January 1st for North Bend's First Day Hike, and earn your West Virginia State Park First Day hiking patch! We will meet in...

First Friday Seafood Buffet

A Summers County tradition, The Bluestone Dining Room at Mckeever Lodge has thrilled guests and visitors for decades as Pipestem's culinary team co...

Little Princess Ball – North Bend State Park

Bring yourself and your little princess to North Bend State Park Little for the Princess Ball! You and your daughter (ages 5-12) will celebrate wit...

Little Princess Ball – North Bend State Park

Bring your princess (ages 5-12) to North Bend State Park’s Little Princess Ball. Celebrate with dinner, father/daughter dance, arts and crafts an...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Mars at Opposition – The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun. Enjoy this Blackw...

Country Couples Pattern Partner Dance Weekend: Pipestem Resort State Park

Are you a pattern partner dancer? If so then this package at Pipestem State Park January 17-19, 2025 is for you! A weekend of Pattern Partner danci...

Winter Wonder Weekend – North Bend State Park

Winter Wonder Weekend is a weekend full of hikes, crafts and activities! Enjoy the beauty of nature in the wintertime at the park! Enjoy stargazing...

Yoga Power Retreat Series – Blackwater Falls State Park

Join the Yoga Power Team for a cozy weekend at the stunningly breathtaking Blackwater Falls State Park for West Virginia State Park's Yoga Power Re...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Full Moon Names and Moon Phases – The Full Snow Moon occurred on the 12th of the month but do you know how it got this name? Find out in this Bla...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Lunar Eclipse – A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes completely through the Earth’s dark shadow. During this time the moon gradual...

Blackwater Stargazers Series: Blackwater Falls State Park

Lyrids Meteor Shower – This average shower can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at it’s peak. The crescent moon should pose no problem to look...

West Virginia State Parks VIPP Weekend

Mark your calendar now for the 2025 Annual VIPP Weekend, to be held at beautiful Tygart Lake State Park! The weekend will include naturalist lead a...