Events Calendar

Come experience the national parks and enjoy wildlife watching, sunrise and sunset strolls, epic recreational opportunities, and so much more during the five fee free days in 2024. Mark your calendar for these fee free dates in 2026:

The 2026 fee-free days have been announced! Enjoy a trip to the refuge free of charge on the following days this year:

President’s Day (February 16)

Memorial Day (May 25)

Flag Day/President Trump's birthday (June 14)

Independence Day weekend (July 3–5)

110th Birthday of the National Park Service (August 25)

Constitution Day (Sept. 17)

First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week (October 11)

Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (October 27)

Veteran’s Day (November 11) 

Learn more about the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore.

Chincoteague American Legion Post 159: The Post will be having a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25 at 10:00 am. There will be a guest speaker, a couple of songs from CHS band director, Mr. Troy Outten, and refreshments prepared by the CHS culinary arts program. We hope to see you there.

Dine out and give back!

A portion of Blackfin Island Grill & Tapas Lounge Memorial Day sales will be donated to the Island Community House to support its free year-round community.

Thursday 11am-5pm Worshops 12-4

Friday and Saturday 11am-8pm Workshops 12-7

Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm Workshops 12-4