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.
Saturday, June 13, 2020
/ 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This fishing derby is all
about fun! Kids ages 15 and under will have the chance to land their “lunker”
and have their very own tall tales of fishing at White Oak Lake.…
Saturday, June 13, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Calling all kids ages 15 and under!
Come to the boathouse to register for the Kids’ Fishing Derby. Bring your own
bait and tackle. Fishing begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until noon. Weighing of
fish will…
Saturday, June 13, 2020
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's something about fishing that seems to make people happy. The relaxing scenery, the excitement of landing that big fish, and the comradery shared with fellow anglers makes for a one-of-a-kind…
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a…
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Wednesday, July 01, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Thursday, July 02, 2020
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…
Thursday, July 02, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Track your
reading progress with a track bookmark! See Park Interpreter Haley at the
Interpretive Center to make your very own track bookmark. Learn how to identify
common animal…
Thursday, July 02, 2020
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Park
Interpreter Haley to discover the exciting world of snakes! We’ll explore the
different types you might encounter here at Daisy State Park, as well as how to
identify…
Thursday, July 02, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join Park Interpreter Haley for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history and natural features of this lake.…
Thursday, July 02, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Friday, July 03, 2020 - Sunday, July 05, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Looking for something to do over this Independence Weekend?
Join Park Interpreter Melissa for a fun holiday weekend of programs. Contact the
park closer to time for a more detailed…
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Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us on the 1st Friday of
July to create an American Indian craft. Everyone will make and take home a
Native American-style duck decoy assembled from cattail leaves. Because…
Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fashion meets function! The snakes inhabiting
Daisy State Park come in a variety of patterns. Meet Park Interpreter Haley to learn more about our local snakes while…
Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
There’s been
a murder! Park staff have noticed suspicious activity located around the
Interpretive Center. Join Park Interpreter Haley in the investigation! Fun for
all ages, this…
Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park
Interpreter Haley to learn about the spiders of Daisy State Park. These eight-legged
creatures inspire fear and fascination alike. Learn about their unique
adaptations and…
Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join Park Interpreter Haley for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history and natural features of this lake.…
Friday, July 03, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Enjoy
all-American fun for the entire family! Recreational activities are scheduled
all day; the infamous watermelon eating contest, the seed spitting contest,
plus a variety of other…
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Enjoy a
fun-filled family day of horseshoes, egg toss, sack races, bike parade, and of
course, softball tournaments. All topped off with homemade ice cream! It
will be a July 4th…
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Saturday, July 04, 2020
The entire family can enjoy this celebration by having fun bobbing
for apples, sack racing, carrying eggs, and competing in a watermelon seed spitting
contest. There will be ice…