February 13 - 15
The Great Back Yard Bird Count
Blackwater Falls State Park
A morning and afternoon ‘look and listen’ bird walks will survey our feathered friends in several locations at Blackwater Falls.
• February 13: Walk begins at the sled run, 4 p.m.
• February 14: Walk begins at lodge, 6:30 a.m.
• February 14: Walk meets at the campground gate, 4:30 p.m.
• February 15: Walks begins at nature center, 7 a.m.
No charge to join the walks. Other activities planned throughout the weekend.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

April 11
Easter Egg Hunt
Blackwater Falls State Park
An old-fashioned egg hunt with prize eggs for children 12 and younger to find and keep.
A visit from the Easter Bunny will be in order too! 
Hunt is at the Harold S. Walters Nature Center.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

April 17 - 18
Wood Carving Weekend
Blackwater Falls State Park
Wood carver Nate Parr, will be at Blackwater Falls for three sessions of various stages of wood carving: using soap to demonstrate techniques, hand/knife carving, and larger wood carving using a chainsaw. Nate Parr’s work is exhibited and for sale at MountainMade.com.
Pre-registration is recommended.  There is a $10 activity fee per session. 
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

April 25
A Country Music Murder Mystery – Dinner Theater
Blackwater Falls State Park
The three Bodine Sisters are ready to hit the road. Join them as they present their farewell concert before leaving to seek fame and fortune.  But will there be more than music in the air?  A murder will be committed and you are needed to help solve the crime.  Overnight package includes overnight room, dinner and theater who-dun-it. Package rate: $175 per package double occupancy.  Reservation required.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

May 2
Family Trail Day
Blackwater Falls State Park and
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
This event features the eight-mile walk between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Parks. Shorter walks are also featured. This event is co-sponsored by Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley State Park, and the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association.
Pre-registration is recommended.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park, 304-259-5216, or
Canaan Valley Resort State Park, 304-866-4121

May 7 – 9
48th Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage
Blackwater Falls State Park
An interpretative weekend packed with bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs, beginner wildflower and bird identification workshops, craft exhibits and sales Annual Event.
The event is co-sponsored by the WV Federation of Garden Clubs and the WV Division of Natural Resources.  Advance reservations and registration required.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

June 20
West Virginia Day!
Irish Road Bowling – Lilly Mountaineers
Blackwater Falls State Park
A day full of activities from Irish Road Bowling with the WV Irish Road Bowling Association, tie-dyed t-shirts, traditional mountain music with the Lilly Mountaineers.
• Irish Road Bowling starts at 1:30 p.m. and registration fee: Adult $12, Children 12 and under $8.
  Contact Beverly Putnam (304) 269-5100 to register for Irish Road Bowling and details.
• Tie dye Tee-shirt Craft.  Activity fee of $6 to cover materials. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Harold S. Walters Nature Center.
• Lilly Mountaineers Concert.  8 p.m.  Blackwater Falls Conference Center.  Admission: $5 per person.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

July 3-5, 2009
Independence Day Events
Mountaineer Days in Thomas, WV is all about fun. Fireworks, Crafts, Parade, Fireman's' Battle, Bands, Tucker Community chorus. July 5, at nearby Canaan Valley Resort, is the Celebration of the Arts, featuring the Wheeling Symphony at 3PM. Many events at no charge during the weekend. Reservations suggested at Blackwater Falls, 304-259-5216.

July 17
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC)
What bird says ‘who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?’  Don’t know!  Come to the Birds of Prey Educational Program featuring live birds of prey native to West Virginia.  Raptors including hawks and owls are part of this program. Learn about their habitat, diet and behaviors; most comment causes of injury. Open to the public.  No charge to attend. Great  family activity.
Contact: Blackwater Falls 304-259-5216
If a location and/or program time is not posted, please contact the park direct for this information.

September 18-19
Astronomy Weekend
Blackwater Falls State Park
Workshops, keynote speakers, and star parties are some of the activities at this event with novice and more advanced amateur astronomers in mind.
Reservations required for lodging.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216

September 25-26, 2009
Annual Leaf Peepers Festival – Davis, WV
Events, walks and celebrations of the fall season. One the earliest fall celebrations in the mountains. This celebration is capped off with the
Tour of Davis-Run for It on Saturday, September 26th. Reservations are suggested. Call the Tucker County Convention & Visitors Center for Schedule of Events, 304-259-5213. Reservations are suggested. Blackwater Falls State Park, 304-259-5216

October 2 – 3
Walk Between the Parks
Blackwater Falls State Park and
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
This event features the eight-mile walk between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Parks. Shorter walks are also featured. Event is co-sponsored by Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks, and the WV Scenic Trails Association.
Pre-registration recommended for planning purposes. 
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park, 304-259-5216,
or Canaan Valley Resort State Park, 304-866-4121 x 2677

October 24
Halloween Party
Blackwater Falls State Park
Lots of spooky fun including costume judging for children 12 and younger, candy and refreshments for the whole family. Join us at the Harold S. Walters Nature Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216