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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Shady Pond Fishing Derby
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your…
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Great Escape Weekend
Friday, April 03, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities.
The celebration concludes with an Easter egg scramble for about 2,000…
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Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival
Friday, April 03, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Since 1989, Devil’s Den State Park has been celebrated as the birthplace of Arkansas Mountain Biking at this yearly gathering! This event is a family-friendly day of exploring the park's Monument…
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Great Escape Weekend
Saturday, April 04, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities.
The celebration concludes with an Easter egg scramble for about 2,000…
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Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday, April 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
With over 12,000 eggs hidden, children will hunt in three age divisions: 1–3, 4–7, and 8–11. *This event is presented in partnership with Arkansas State Parks and the Spring River Lions Club.
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Spring River Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday, April 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for the Annual Spring River Lions Club Easter Egg Scramble at Mammoth Spring State Park.
Over 12,000 eggs will be split between 3 age groups- 1-3, 4-7, 8-11.
*This is a partnership event…
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Great Escape Weekend
Sunday, April 05, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities.
The celebration concludes with an Easter egg scramble for about 2,000…
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Wildlife and Wildflower Weekend
Friday, April 10, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the colorful symbols of spring at Arkansas’ first state park!
Wildflower related talks, guided walks, and other programs are offered. These weekend programs are great for the whole…
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Mile Zero: Delta Outdoor Festival
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
This year’s Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival (formerly Delta Grind) celebrates its 5th year in nearby Helena, bringing together cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the…
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Mile Zero: Delta Outdoor Festival
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
This year’s Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival (formerly Delta Grind) celebrates its 5th year in nearby Helena, bringing together cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the…
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Wildlife and Wildflower Weekend
Saturday, April 11, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the colorful symbols of spring at Arkansas’ first state park!
Wildflower related talks, guided walks, and other programs are offered. These weekend programs are great for the whole…
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Delta Heritage Trail and Community Open House
Saturday, April 11, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stop by the Delta Heritage Trail Visitor Center and discover the myriads of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking, camping, hiking, and cycling that are available on the soon to be completed…
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Wildlife and Wildflower Weekend
Sunday, April 12, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the colorful symbols of spring at Arkansas’ first state park!
Wildflower related talks, guided walks, and other programs are offered. These weekend programs are great for the whole…
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Spring Next Generation Concert (Folk Festival Weekend)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Committee of One Hundred presents a special evening concert at Ozark Highlands Theater starring the region’s best youth stringbands and veteran folksingers during the Arkansas Folk Festival in…
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Lyrids Meteor Shower Viewing
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Take a long look at the Lyrid meteor shower at its peak! With its exceptional dark skies, Mount Magazine State Park is one of the best places in Arkansas for such special occasions.
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Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or it's your first time playing the mountain or hammered dulcimer, the annual dulcimer workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get hands-on, and…
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5th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Experience the festival that celebrates James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington. Various Arkansas heritage crafts and trades and bladesmiths from…
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Dulcimer Jamboree Concerts & Championship Contests
Friday, April 24, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at Ozark Highlands Theater on April 24 and 25.
Admission is free to the Hammered…
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Kayak Campout
Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Ouachita State Park will host an overnight Kayak Campout beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and returning around noon on Sunday, April 26. This guided excursion features paddling…
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Picnic in the Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to come out and fellowship with neighbors old and new! There will be live music, family-friendly activities, games, free food, treats, and so much more! The fun begins at 11 a.m.…
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