Event Type: Family Fun

Local basket artisan, Clyde Jenkins, returns to Shenandoah to share his talent of basket making.  Clyde teaches participants how to make a white-oak basket with techniques handed down through the generations.  All materials provided to make one basket. Structured for beginners to intermediate.

Held Thursdays beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive).

• $80.00 per person.
• All materials provided to make one white-oak basket.
• Structured for beginners to intermediate.
• Minimum of 3 paid participants required for workshop to operate.

Brie Austin – Bringing Creativity to Life, One Paint Party at a Time!

Brie is the owner and artist behind Austin Acres, a mobile paint party experience that makes creativity accessible and fun for everyone! With years of experience leading engaging, step-by-step painting events, Brie specializes in helping guests of all skill levels create their own masterpiece – no prior painting experience required.

Her events are more than just a class; they are a social, interactive, and stress-free experience where guests can Relax, have fun, and explore their creativity. Brie knows how to keep the atmosphere lively and enjoyable for all.

Held October 5, 15 and 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive).

• $50.00 per person. Beginners or experienced artists.
• All materials provided to make your own 11″ x 14″ canvas painting.
• Minimum of 3 paid participants required for workshop to operate.
• 48-hour notice provided if program cancelled due to minimum not met.  Deposit fully refunded.
• No refund if less than 48-hour cancellation notice received by participants.

Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun. Never feel helplessly lost again.  This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided.

Reservations required. Visit website for full details and to book online. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

$175 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Potato Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventures with Shenandoah National Park visitors. Free.

Jeff uses humor and adventure in a story telling format. His presentations involve music, slides, and personal narration. Alt, an expert hiker, has been featured on Discovery Channel.com and many more. Alt’s books, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, are inspiring families to literally, take a hike.

Skyland Lower Lawn Area and Skyland Historic Conference Building (mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)

Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky.  Presentations take place at Skyland , and will begin with Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the historic conference building beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Historic Conference Building

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: 94% Moon, Saturn

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m.  A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

Our Star, The Sun – How does the Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

Brie Austin – Bringing Creativity to Life, One Paint Party at a Time!

Brie is the owner and artist behind Austin Acres, a mobile paint party experience that makes creativity accessible and fun for everyone! With years of experience leading engaging, step-by-step painting events, Brie specializes in helping guests of all skill levels create their own masterpiece – no prior painting experience required.

Her events are more than just a class; they are a social, interactive, and stress-free experience where guests can Relax, have fun, and explore their creativity. Brie knows how to keep the atmosphere lively and enjoyable for all.

Held Tuesday – October 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Skyland (mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive).

• $50.00 per person. Beginners or experienced artists.
• All materials provided to make your own 11″ x 14″ canvas painting.
• Minimum of 3 paid participants required for workshop to operate.
• 48-hour notice provided if program cancelled due to minimum not met.  Deposit fully refunded.
• No refund if less than 48-hour cancellation notice received by participants.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

• Our Star, The Sun – How does the Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

Brie Austin – Bringing Creativity to Life, One Paint Party at a Time!

Brie is the owner and artist behind Austin Acres, a mobile paint party experience that makes creativity accessible and fun for everyone! With years of experience leading engaging, step-by-step painting events, Brie specializes in helping guests of all skill levels create their own masterpiece – no prior painting experience required.

Her events are more than just a class; they are a social, interactive, and stress-free experience where guests can Relax, have fun, and explore their creativity. Brie knows how to keep the atmosphere lively and enjoyable for all.

Held November 5, 16 and 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive).

• $50.00 per person. Beginners or experienced artists.
• All materials provided to make your own 11″ x 14″ canvas painting.
• Minimum of 3 paid participants required for workshop to operate.
• 48-hour notice provided if program cancelled due to minimum not met.  Deposit fully refunded.
• No refund if less than 48-hour cancellation notice received by participants.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m.  A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope – The 2021 space telescope successor to the HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

• JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope – The 2021 space telescope successor to the HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

Let our culinary team take the stress out of your day and join us at Big Meadows Lodge for a delicious Thanksgiving buffet. Advance reservations are sold out but we do welcome walk-ins.  Menu includes:

~ Salad & Soup Station ~
Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
Seasonal Harvest Salad
Harvest Pumpkin Soup
Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls and Artisan Breads
Whipped Butter and Herb Spreads

~ Carving Station ~
Oven-Roasted Turkey with Traditional Gravy
Honey-Glazed Ham
Slow-Roasted New York Strip Roast with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

~ Traditional Holiday Sides ~
Candied Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Traditional Herb Stuffing
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Orange Cranberry Compote
Brown Sugar Corn Pudding

~ Vegan Entrée ~
Roasted Acorn Squash with Apples, Cranberry, Sage, Candy Pecan, Maple Cream

~ Dessert Station ~
Warm Pecan Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Chocolate Silk Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie

Pricing
Adults: $59 per person
Children (Ages 5-12): $20 per person
Children 4 and Under: Complimentary

Prices subject to 5.3% State and 4% Local Tax. Gratuity and Beverages are additional.