Upcoming events at Occoneechee


There are a lot of fun things to do at Occoneechee State Park this weekend. Hike through the woods, ride a bike, visit the museum, have a picnic, and enjoy these great programs along with many others:

Thursday, June 17 – 9 a.m.—Tree Cookies. Learn about tree growth, annual rings, and what the tree rings can tell us about the past in a fun activity. Create a tree cookie representing your life! Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Thursday, June 17 – 11 a.m.—Noodle Jewelry. Kid’s Craft. Create your own necklace and bracelet out of noodles and beads! Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Thursday, June 17 – 1 p.m.—Museum Tour. Discover the Occoneechi way of life and go on a tour of our museum in the Visitor Center. This is a free program but parking fees still apply. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Thursday, June 17 – 3 p.m.—What Kind of Superhero are You? Kid’s Craft. Explore nature’s superheroes! Discover different animals superpowers and then become a superhero! Program fee is $3 person/$8 family. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Friday, June 18 – 3 p.m. – Adventure Rangers. Hiking Sticks. Decorate a hiking stick then go hiking on the Plantation Trail (1.2 moderate mile hike). Outdoor activities are rewarding for kids of all ages. Join our Park Interpreter each Friday afternoon this summer for a series of outdoor skills workshops. Attend 8 different programs (including other interpretive programs offered at Occoneechee) and earn an Adventure Ranger badge and certificate. All ages are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate with their child. Program fee is $3.00 for one program, or $10 for an Adventure Ranger pass that covers all 8 programs. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Friday, June 18 – 6 p.m. – Hayride. Join the Park Interpreter for a fun hayride tour of the park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you ride through the open air, and learn about the history of the park, the story of the Occoneechi, and the wildlife that call the park home. Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Seating is limited so sign up in advance at the Visitor Center.

Friday, June 18 – 8:30 p.m. – Campfire 101. Do you know how to make a one match campfire? How about a no match campfire? It’s not as tricky as you may think. Join us as we build our campfire and we’ll show you the basics. Then you can stick around and join us for the welcome Campfire program. Parking fees apply, but there is no additional fee for this program. Indian Hut near Boat Ramp 2.

Friday, June 18 – 9 p.m. – Welcome Campfire. Gather around a comfortable campfire and let us welcome you to Occoneechee State Park. Lear the fascinating story of the Occoneechi Indians for whom the park is named, listen to campfire stories and share your own favorites, and enjoy roasted marshmallows. Parking fees apply, but there is no additional fee for this program. Indian Hut near Boat Ramp 2.

Saturday, June 19 – 3 p.m. – Picnic Attack. Kid’s craft. Discover why ants like to attack our picnics and then create a cool ant craft to take home! Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Meet at the Visitor Center to participate in this fun craft.

Saturday, June 19 – 6 p.m. – Canoe. Go canoeing around the shoreline of the park and the wildlife that call the park home. Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Seating is limited so sign up in advance at the Visitor Center. No flip-flops please. Bring water. Life Jackets will be provided but you are welcome to provide your own. Must be at least 6 years old to participate.

Saturday, June 19 – 9 p.m. –Owl Calling. Talk to the three different species of owls that we have here in the park! Learn about how owls use their senses to hunt at night. Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Meet at the Terrace Gardens parking area near Campground B.

Sunday, June 20 –9 a.m.—Birding Canoe Trip. Go canoeing along the shoreline of the park and discover what birds call the park home. Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Seating is limited so sign up in advance at the Visitor Center. No flip-flops please. Bring water. Life Jackets will be provided but you are welcome to provide your own. Must be at least 6 years old to participate.

Sunday, June 20—11 a.m.—Bird Feeders. In this children’s craft program, participants can make their own bird feeders with pinecones and peanut butter. (For guests that are allergic to peanuts an alternative craft is available). Program fee is $3.00 per person or $8.00 for the family. Meet at the Visitor Center to participate in this fun craft.

Sunday, June 20—4 p.m.—Plantation Tour. Walk the Plantation Trail (1.2 moderate hike) and discover the interesting history of the Occoneechee Plantation. Parking fees apply, but there is no additional fee for this program. Meet us at Terrace Gardens near Campground B.

For more information, please call the Visitor Center at (434) 374-2210 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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