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10:00 am Clean the Bay Day @ Sky Meadows State Park

Clean the Bay Day @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Boston Mill Road Trail near the Park Office. Learn how fences and tree plantings improve water quality at Sky Meadows State Park with a special Explorer Outpost. Stop by our station along Boston Mill Road[...]

10:00 am National Trails Day @ Sky Meadows State Park

National Trails Day @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm

Picnic Area. Join park trailblazers and get your hands dirty as we work to enhance the trail surface on Hadow Trail. All ages are welcome and no experience is required. Round trip hike to the[...]

12:00 pm Settle’s Kettle @ Sky Meadows State Park

Settle’s Kettle @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 3 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Log Cabin in the Historic Area. Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth. Immerse yourself within the 19th century enslaved culture and its foods. Explore the taste[...]

12:00 pm The Farmer’s Forge @ Sky Meadows State Park

The Farmer’s Forge @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 3 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Historic Area. The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills. Members of The Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac have set up shop in the forge, located behind[...]

1:00 pm Front Royal Bluegrass Music Jam @ The Body Shop

Front Royal Bluegrass Music Jam @ The Body Shop

Jun 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Bluegrass and traditional music jam the first Saturday of each month starting Feb. 4th, from 1pm till 4pm. All levels of playing invited to attend.

1:00 pm Meet the Beekeepers @ Sky Meadows State Park

Meet the Beekeepers @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Carriage Barn in the Historic Area. What’s that buzzing? Meet with local apiarists of Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah (BONS – online at bonsbees.com) and discover the art of Apiculture (a.k.a. Beekeeping). This monthly program[...]

6:30 pm Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Jun 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Bingo to support the American Cancer Society mission, organized by Relay For Life of Front Royal. Every Wednesday evening Early Bird Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo from 7-9:30 p.m. Food and refreshments available More[...]

10:00 am Backcountry Crash Course: Earth ... @ Sky Meadows State Park

8:30 am Crooked Run Valley 5/10k @ Sky Meadows State Park

Crooked Run Valley 5/10k @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 10 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Turner Pond Entrance. Explore the Crooked Run Valley and Sky Meadows State Park with Bishop’s Events 5k and 10k races. Get rejuvenated as you traverse through the meadows, pastures and woodlands of Sky Meadows and[...]

Backcountry Crash Course: Earth ... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – Jun 11 @ 11:00 am

Meet at the Overnight Parking Lot. Ready to try backcountry camping? Spend 24 hours in nature learning backcountry skills and survival techniques with professional outdoor instructor Tim MacWelch. With Sky Meadows’ Backcountry Campground as the[...]

6:30 pm Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

12:00 pm VA State Parks History and Cultu... @ Sky Meadows State Park

VA State Parks History and Cultu... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Historic Area. In 1860, nearly half of Fauquier County’s 21,706 residents were enslaved, with fourteen enslaved individuals living at the Mount Bleak Farm. Journey through these difficult stories alongside staff, volunteers and costumed interpreters. Explore[...]

6:00 pm Connecting with the Sun & Season @ Sky Meadows State Park

Connecting with the Sun & Season @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Historic Area. Welcome Summer by watching the sunset across the Crooked Run Valley with a special solstice-themed Astronomy For Everyone. Join members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club as they use special technology to view the[...]

8:00 pm Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park

Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Historic Area. Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Our evenings begin with a half-hour children’s “Junior Astronomer” program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA’s Jet Propulsion[...]

10:00 am Native Wildflower ID and Invasiv... @ Sky Meadows State Park

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Native Wildflower ID and Invasiv... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sensory Explorers’ Trail. Buds are blooming all across the Crooked Run Valley. Explore these native wildflowers, herbaceous plants and pollinators with Virginia Master Naturalists and Native Plant Society members. Discover new ways to identify natives[...]

6:30 pm Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Jun 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

1:00 pm Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival @ Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

all-day Great American Campout @ Sky Meadows State Park

Great American Campout @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 24 – Jun 25 all-day

Historic Area. Don’t miss your chance to camp out in the beautiful Historic Mount Bleak backyard. See all that Sky Meadows has to offer through activities beginning at noon on Saturday and running until noon[...]

Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival @ Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Jun 24 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

10 wineries, 9 craft vendors, 3 bands and food trucks! $30 in advance: REGISTER ONLINE Ticket includes 20 tastings, a souvenir glass, and entrance to the museum and gardens.

6:30 pm Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Front Royal Wednesday Night Bingo @ Front Royal Volunteer Fire Deptartment

Jun 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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