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.
This page is the place to find programs and events that fit your schedule. You can customize your search by date, park, and keyword (such as "kayak" or "day camp"). Or, simply scroll down to see what’s happening today statewide.
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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.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book your rooms early in the Biker-friendly Cabins at Dry Creek, enjoy home-style Southern cooking at the Skillet Restaurant and test your nerves and skills on Loco Ropes. Check out the craft village…
Friday, August 17, 2018
Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed is an in-depth look at the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth. This exhibit makes sure to educate as well as excite visitors while engaging young and old alike…
Friday, August 17, 2018
John Ruskey is well known as a river guide on the Lower Mississippi River and as a canoe builder. One of the ways John Ruskey expresses his passion for nature is through art. Not only is he inspired…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lake Greeson is home to the beautiful and majestic bald eagle. Join us for a tour of the lake to try to spot these gorgeous birds. Seating is limited, so sign up at the visitor center by 5 p.m.…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Sam to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art. This hike is ¼-mile long, so please wear sturdy shoes and bring along…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 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…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing recreational sports around. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join us as we discover more about the beaver and their awesome equipment. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Park interpreters are looking for challengers in a good ol’ game of HORSE. Can you beat them? They will bring the ball; all you need to bring are your tricky moves and some luck! Are you up for…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 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!
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sit outside for even a few seconds, and you are bound to hear birds singing. All day, everyday, even in the sweltering heat of summer or the frigid cold of winter, they sing. Ever wonder what birds…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Lake Catherine. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we explore this fascinating area of the Ouachita Mountains. Seating is limited; to register call (501)…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fire plays a vital role in forest ecology. Fire can be either helpful or harmful. It's up to you. Join Park Interpreter Chelsea to learn when it is appropriate to use fire and when it is not.
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How well do you know the creatures of Lake Fort Smith? Meet Park Interpreter Courtney to take the “creature challenge”. We identify photos, objects, and sounds from the park. You may know…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoying all the beautiful songbirds at DeGray Lake Resort State Park? Want to see them at your own house? Park staff will show you how to make an effective birdfeeder from surprisingly simple…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Explore some of these adaptations at the Interpreter’s Learning Center inside the visitor center.
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Chelsea to learn about native three-toed box turtles and meet one yourself!
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lake Charles State Park has several species of trees, but do you know how to identify them? Come to the nature center to join the park interpreter on ways to identify some of the trees commonly found…
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt a coyote fur? Ever wondered what a bear skull looks like? If so, come by the nature cabin to experience all sorts of skins and skulls of local Arkansas mammals.
Friday, August 17, 2018
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Come watch the fish feast. It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of native fish. It’s amazing to watch a trout strike at a worm or minnow. Gather around the…