Events

September 16, 2018

Defenders Day - Star-Spangled Banner Weekend

Commemorate the War of 1812 and the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Baltimore, MD

September 16, 2018

Ride for Eastern Shore Clean Rivers

Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne's Counties in support of clean water for our Eastern Shore rivers.

Wye Mills, MD

September 16, 2018

Mabry Mill Mountain Music Concert

Experience authentic music of the mountains by joining in this Sunday concert presentation of the Fork Mountain Ramblers on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Meadows of Dan, VA

September 16, 2018

Shenandoah NP Mount Marshall Hike

Hike along the historic Appalachian Trail to a spectacular Shenandoah Valley view.

, VA

September 16, 2018

Jug Bay Beaver/Otter Hike

Take a ranger-guided walk through the woods to the Beaver Pond to look/listen for any activity of these amazing creatures while sharing some interesting facts!

Lothian, MD

September 16, 2018

Norfolk Botanical Garden's Sunset Boat Cruise

Spend your Sunday evening on a relaxing, extended, and informative sunset cruise on Lake Whitehurst.

Norfolk, VA

September 17, 2018

Shenandoah Stories in Stone

Learn the stories rocks tell us about the build-up and breakdown of the Park landscape on this Shenandoah National Park two-mile hike.

Marksville, VA

September 18, 2018

Shenandoah NP Mount Marshall Hike

Hike along the historic Appalachian Trail to a spectacular Shenandoah Valley view.

, VA

September 19, 2018

Norfolk Botanical Garden Sunset Kayak

Enjoy a relaxing paddle with experienced guides exploring the world of plants & animals of Lake Whitehurst.

Norfolk, VA

September 19, 2018

Fort Monroe Sunset Kayaking

Join Ranger Claire on a sunset kayak tour exploring the salt marshes in Mill Creek.

Fort Monroe, VA

September 20, 2018

Shenandoah Stories in Stone

Learn the stories rocks tell us about the build-up and breakdown of the Park landscape on this Shenandoah National Park two-mile hike.

Marksville, VA

September 21, 2018

Powhatan Creek Paddle

Depart from Henricus Park Visitor Center to explore Powhatan Creek, located next to Jamestown.

Chester, VA

September 21, 2018

RiverPalooza! Shenandoah River Birdwatching Float

Join your Shenandoah Riverkeeper for a gentle and beautiful float down the Shenandoah River accompanied by two Potomac Valley Audubon birders.

Front Royal, VA

September 22, 2018

C&O Canal Nature Hike

Enjoy a nature walk focusing on birds in the Big Pool area of the C&O Canal.

Big Pool, MD

September 22, 2018

National Public Lands Day at Greenbelt Park

Come discover Greenbelt Park and learn the ten miles of trails, camp in the beautiful outdoors or volunteer to help the park.

Greenbelt, MD

September 22, 2018

VLM Fall Native Plant Sale

Choose from a large selection of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees at the Virginia Living Museum’s annual fall plant sale.

Newport News, VA

September 22, 2018

Build-your-Own Paddle Workshop

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is hosting a build-your-own paddle workshop this fall for woodworkers and kayakers.

St. Michaels, MD

September 22, 2018

First Landing International Coastal Clean Up

Join the world's largest volunteer effort for ocean health by pitching up to keep waterways free of trash.

Virginia Beach, VA

September 22, 2018

Fort Washington World War I Commemorative Weekend

Join in commemorating the 100th Anniversary of World War I with living history programs.

Fort Washington, MD

September 22, 2018

Marshy Point Fall Festival

You're invited to the 11th Annual Marshy Point fall festival with canoe rides, Marsh Mucker Obstacle Course for kids and more, in Baltimore.

Baltimore, MD

September 22, 2018

National Mall “Good Morning” Walk with a Ranger

Enjoy an easy-paced walking tour of three war memorials and Lincoln Memorial. Hear the stories that withstand the tests of time.

Washington, DC

September 22, 2018

Anglo-Powhatan Fellowship & Trade

Join Henricus Historical Park for a glimpse into Anglo-Powhatan friendship and trade relations through the early Colonial period.

Chester, VA

September 22, 2018

The Burning of Washington and the War of 1812

Join in this National Mall ranger-led walk to commemorate the dire events of August 1814

Washington, DC

September 22, 2018

Jug Bay Monarch Fiesta

Celebrate the internationally famous monarch butterfly migration with Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary staff and volunteers.

Lothian, MD

September 22, 2018

Sultana Wetlands Paddle

Join us for a paddle to the headwaters of Fairlee Creek, one of the largest tributary streams feeding the upper Chesapeake Bay in Kent County.

Chestertown, MD

September 22, 2018

Sultana Ecology Sail

Help pull our 20-foot-wide sampling net to catch fish, crabs, and other critters from the Chester River aboard the 1768 schooner Sultana.

Chestertown, MD

September 22, 2018

Sultana Public Sail

Sailing from the Cannon Street Pier, Chestertown *Please note that Adult tickets and Child (under 12) tickets have different pricing and need to be ordered separately.

Chestertown, MD

September 22, 2018

Henricus Native Harvest Feast

Dine with the Arrohateck and their English neighbors as they celebrate fellowship.

Chester, MD

September 22, 2018

Magic in the Meadow at Adkins Arboretum

With music, cocktails, decadent delicacies, and a golden sunset, fanciful fun is promised.

Ridgely, MD

September 22, 2018

FDR & World War II Guided Walk

Enjoy an informative 1.25 mile walk on the National Mall and learn about FDR and World War II.

Washington, DC