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.

Fun! Fun! Fun! 

Our evening Pirate, Legend and Lore tour is fun and factual! Learn about Chincoteague’s link to piracy, sunken ships off our shores, a tragic death that leads to a ghost story and so much more about this fascinating little island! 

All tours start at 7:00pm 

These are walking tours in the historic downtown, with several places to sit along the way, 1/2 mile at a leisurely pace, 

Call or text for more information or to secure your spot! 

757-894-1953