# Family Park Crafts at York River State Park

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 8 (+3 more dates) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: York River State Park (Visitor Center), 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Ages: Children and families
- Price: Standard park parking fee; no extra fee
- Organizer: Virginia State Parks – York River State Park
- Official page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-10-11-15-01-03-089253-27m
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Rangers guide families through a simple nature craft to take home, with the project changing every two weeks: wax-paper leaf lanterns in early November, then leaf prints and pinecone bird feeders. Drop in at the Visitor Center; no registration.

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