Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Wednesday, May 01, 2024
“In Their Wallet” tells the story of the many challenges
facing early Arkansans as they began building an economy with a sound money
system. The exhibit features money and coins…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Saturday, September 07, 2024
In the nineteenth century, several local residents had a wonderful talent for painting and went on to become famous nationwide for their work. In this exhibit, some of the work of different…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Like today, leisure and recreation were an essential part of life for residents of Washington in the 19th century. Residents would take time to participate in many different activities to enjoy life…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Sunday, June 02, 2024
Solar eclipses of all types happened in
Arkansas and across the United States in the 19th century. Two
documented total solar eclipses crossed portions of Arkansas in 1834 and 1918. Learn about some…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
“School is Out, and Spring Break is In” at Petit Jean State Park! Family-friendly programs, including some evening activities, will be scheduled during this week. These may include guided nature…
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Monday, March 18, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Learn the basics of tinsmithing with emphasis on hand forming as well as machine forming various shapes. This is a hands-on class where you will take flat sheets of tin plate and learn to cut, fold,…
Monday, March 18, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Learn to create beautiful, functional mugs, bowls, vases, and other pottery using an electric potter's wheel. This three day workshop will cover forming, trimming, making handles, and some decorating…
Monday, March 18, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Friday, March 22, 2024 | Monday, November 04, 2024 | Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | Thursday, November 07, 2024 | Friday, November 08, 2024
In this 5-day Ozark Folk School Class, students will learn how to shape steel; draw up a knife design; work the hammer and anvil at the forge; judge temperatures of steel; attach their knife handle;…
Monday, March 18, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Friday, March 22, 2024
Go beyond the basics with color, design, layers, and plaiting patterns to make your handcrafted brooms as beautiful as they are functional. All broomcorn, wire, twine and handle material is provide…
Monday, March 18, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Friday, March 22, 2024
Learn to forge iron in this intensive beginner skills course in Blacksmithing. We'll start off with basics of tools and safety, and a look at different kinds of forges. There will be some talk of…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start off
the New Year by planning a retreat to Mountain View! Whether you want to hone your
craft or try something new, the Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain
View is the perfect…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Let’s welcome this first day of spring using fresh seasonal herbs! Creating herbal magic is a daily occurrence for Susan Belsinger. In this class, she will share and hopefully inspire you to make…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish the live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. Afterwards, discover the reasons for their shapes you can create a fish of your…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Participants of all ages will be able to work with and learn
from the park’s blacksmith as they create their own “s” hook to take home!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Looking for an adventure with sure rewards? Join a park interpreter for this unique opportunity to hike a select section of the “White Zone” multi-use trail on the south side of the…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In this class, you'll chose your own dish to create a table-top garden from succulents, natural elements, and decorations. Instructor Phyllis Williams will teach you how to design a garden that is…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Most
people think of a spider’s life as lazy days, spent lounging on a web, waiting
for food to fly right to them. If only a spider's days were that simple! Join us
at the pool parking lot to learn…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a
relaxing ride on the Ouachita River, Raymond Lake, and Moro Bay. Enjoy the
wildlife, interesting history, and the amazing views of Moro Bay State Park!
Check in…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox! We will discover some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique…
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!