Saturday! Kids to Parks Day 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 is Kids to Parks Day! Kids to Parks Day is an initiative from the National Park Trust to encourage families to get outside and active with the kids!

Kids to Parks Events in Hampton Roads:

Every state park in Virginia is participating with events for the kids to mark the occasion of Kids to Parks Day, including False Cape State Park, and First Landing State Park. Many other locations are also having great outdoor events this weekend! Find all the local events we know of on the MyActiveChild.com Daily Calendar.

Kids to Parks Day at False Cape State Park: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9am-1pm

• False Cape Beach Clean-Up (this event is full)
• Blue Goose Wildlife and History Tram Tour

Kids To Parks Day at First Landing: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-3pm.

Kids to Parks Day at First Landing is a time for fun and exploration in your local slice of nature. Join children across the nation for a day of activities geared toward getting our next generation of environmental stewards out of doors.

Head out on the trails for a Ranger-guided hike, learn a new outdoor skill, visit with live animals, and stop by one of our community partner and volunteer tables along the way. The whole day is designed for family-friendly fun in the great outdoors.

Events will be held periodically throughout the day and based at the Trail Center. There are picnic tables, restrooms, and museum for self-guided exploration, so families are encouraged to spend the day. Prepare for the weather, wear durable shoes, and get ready to play outside!

• 10am Ranger Guided Hike
• 12pm Creature Feature
• 2pm Wilderness Survival School

National Kids to Parks Day at York River State Park: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-3pm.

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.

No need to attend one of these events to participate in the spirit of Kids to Parks Day….choose your favorite park and head out to play! Have a great time with your family #outdoors!