# New Year's Eve Sunset Hike at York River State Park

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

- When: Thu, Dec 31 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: York River State Park — Visitor Center, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Virginia State Parks (DCR)
- Official page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-10-30-12-52-08-692219-81z
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Say goodbye to 2026 on the shore of the York — a gentle 2-mile guided hike through woodland and marsh with a stop at Fossil Beach to watch the year's last sunset. Bring a flashlight, hiking shoes and water.

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