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The Friends of Machicomoco is a non-profit citizen support organization that assists the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation in providing a variety of volunteer, recreational, & educational opportunities & enhances park visitor experience.

10/24/2026

Reminder - Astronomy in the Park!
Explore the night sky with the NASA Langley Skywatchers.
Saturday 24, 2026
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Machicomoco State Park

10/19/2026

Astronomy in the Park
Explore the night sky with the NASA Langley Skywatchers!

Come learn about the moon, planets, and stars! Telescopes will be on hand for public viewing.

Saturday October 24, 2026
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Machicomoco State Park

Youth, aged 8-16, attending the event will be eligible to enter a contest to win one of three telescopes donated to and refurbished by the Friends Group. Entry forms requiring parental permission will be available at the event. Entrants should be prepared to explain why they want a telescope.

The event will be held at the parks Interpretive Area which has ample parking and modern restrooms. The sky viewing area is a short walk down a trail. Visitors may want to bring a camp chair to relax while they enjoy the sky. The trail and viewing area will be dimly lit with red lights to help preserve night vision. Visitor’s flashlights will be equipped with red filters by the group in order to preserve night vision.

The $5 per vehicle park entry fee can be paid at the self-pay station located at the enterance of the park. The event is weather dependant. Check the Friends of Machicomoco page for cancellations due to weather or sky conditions. If cancelled, the event will be rescheduled for November 7 starting at 6 pm.

Contact Friends of Machicomoco if you have a telescope and or eyepieces you would like to donate for use at astronomy events and or for supplying them for youth contests. The group repairs and cleans donated telescopes and equips each scope with a set of eyepieces.

Friends of Machicomoco State Park
3601 Timberneck Farm Road
Hayes, VA 23072
[email protected]

09/14/2026

07/30/2026

Your Summer Soundtrack Starts at Machicomoco!

05/27/2026

🎶 Music in the Park 🎶

Hunter Owens & Three Creeks Down
A talented folk, country, soft rock, and jazz trio.

Come out to Machicomoco State Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM for an evening of live music and community fun in the park!

Bring a picnic and enjoy a family friendly evening of music at the park’s Interpretive Area.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Machicomoco State Park.

📍 Machicomoco State Park
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited - Park Entry Fee of $5/Vehicle Applies

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

Saturday Night Fun!!

05/04/2026

Astronomy in the Park - Rescheduled for May 16,2026

04/24/2026

Astronomy in the Park - Cancelled
Rescheduled Date - To Be Determined

04/17/2026

✨🔭 Astronomy in the Park 🔭✨

Explore the night sky with NASA Skywatchers at Machicomoco State Park! Come learn about the moon, planets & stars. 🌙✨

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Machicomoco State Park (Interpretive Area – follow event signs)

🌟 Youth attendees can sign up for a chance to win a telescope!*

Bring a flashlight and a lawn chair for a fun, family-friendly evening under the night sky.

🌤️ Event is weather dependent-check the Friends of Machicomoco page for cancellations.
🚗 Self-pay park entry fee of $5 per vehicle applies.

Hosted by the Friends of Machicomoco State Park

*Must have parental permission to participate. Contest details available at the event.

Address

3601 Timberneck Farm Road
Hayes, VA
23072

Website

http://www.virginiaparks.org/friends-ma

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