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January 1, 2026: First Day Hikes

December 30, 2025

Kids standing on a large rock in a wooded area. Graphic made to highlight the local First Day Hikes on New Years Day

Start 2026 off with some ACTIVE outdoor fun in the local Virginia State Parks! First Landing and False Cape (as well as many other Hampton Roads park locations) will hold their annual First Day events on January 1, 2026. Admission and parking in Virginia State Parks is FREE on January 1st!

Coming Soon!

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: False Cape State Park, First Day Hikes, First Landing State Park, Hiking with Kids, Local Parks, New Years Day, and Virginia State Parks
Categories: Events, BIG LISTS, Chesapeake, Hampton, Holiday, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown

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