# #OptOutside Hike at False Cape State Park > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: False Cape State Park (meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot), 4001 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 - Ages: Children welcome - Price: $10 per person; standard parking or admission fee applies - Organizer: False Cape State Park (Virginia State Parks) - Official page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EAFA82AA4F49-65794876-optoutside - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/optoutside-hike-at-false-cape-state-park--listing-fe764fb72a625f1abd74f651 ## About A Black Friday tradition at False Cape State Park: a 1.5-mile ranger-led hike with wide views over Back Bay and the Atlantic coast, and a chance to spot winter wildlife in the park and the neighboring Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The trail has sandy and sometimes uphill stretches, so bring sturdy shoes and water. Children are welcome. It costs $10 per person, and reservations are required through the park's SignUpGenius link. 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