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.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Thursday, February 21, 2019
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Terry for a fun game of figuring out what letters and descriptions make up a certain critter’s name.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles. Each year, juvenile and mature birds can be seen among the trees along the shoreline or flying high in the sky above during our…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Wild turkeys are fascinating birds that can be spotted in the wooded areas around Lake Chicot State Park. Join a park interpreter as we take a closer look into the life of a turkey. We will look the…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on this guided bike tour to discover the connection between our trail and the Civil War. This easy, flat bike ride is three miles long. Wear sturdy shoes. Bikes are available,…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
We all have a story. Join Park Interpreter Courtney as we learn the story of our lake. This program is great for the whole family.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
People typically become interested in insects at a young age. Some are fascinated by them, while others are scared of them. Join a park interpreter as we look at some of our beneficial insects, our…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join park staff to discover the exciting world of snakes! We'll explore the different types you might encounter here in Arkansas, as well as how to identify them.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Do we have bears here at Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join Park Interpreter Melissa to find out if these once almost extinct animals live near the park.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitat for species large and small. Join us as we discover some of the smaller creatures and feed lunch to our co-interpreters, a speckled king snake and turtles.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Early Native Americans and explorers relied heavily on plants to provide medicines for a variety of illnesses. Join a park interpreter as well and look at some of the plants that served as medicines…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks are deeply connected to our heritage. Hardship, devastation, elbow grease, and perseverance paved the way to the parks we have today. Join Park Interpreter Heather to discover the…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you encountered something in the park that has left you puzzled? Do you have any park or nature-related questions that you would like answered? Meet Park Interpreter Melissa in the Hearth room an…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Yarn dolls have been around for generations, keeping children company. Join the park interpreter to learn how to make one of your very own!
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Melissa and enjoy a serene winter walk on top of the mountain to catch a glimpse of the changes the season brings with it. This will be an easy hike for all ages.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The railroad has been here for many years and had a lot of history before it became a state park. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the history of this unique park.
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching tour on DeGray Lake. We’ll search for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring…
Friday, February 22, 2019
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills), a program series designed to give ladies…