2024 Special Events

Special events are an exciting time to plan a visit! Browse the list below for this year's special events. For ranger programs and more, check our calendar.
 
 

January

January 20th | Fee Free: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day | All National Parks

February

March

April

April 19nd | Fee Free: First Day of National Park Week | All National Parks
April19nd | Junior Ranger Day | Visitor Centers
April 19th - 26th | National Park Week | All National Parks

May

May 10th | Youth Art Contest Winner Ceremony | Byrd Visitor Center
May 10th - 11th | Wildflower Weekend | Parkwide
May 17th | Kids to Parks Day | Visitor Centers

June

June 7th | National Trails Day
June 19th | Fee Free: Juneteenth National Independence Day | All National Parks

July

August

August | Night Sky Festival | TBD
August 4th | Fee Free: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act | All National Parks

September

September 27th | Fee Free: National Public Lands Day | All National Parks

October

November

November 11th | Fee Free: Veterans Day | All National Parks

December

Last updated: February 3, 2025

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Mailing Address:

Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Phone:

540 999-3500
Emergency Phone: 1-800-732-0911

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