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.
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is truly a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thousands of organisms live within every drop of water at Lake Chicot State Park. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to discover the marvelous world of microorganisms. Wear comfortable shoes…
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Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to earn a sweet prize and to test your knowledge of the natural world around you. Supplies are limited to a…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Guests will join interpretive staff for a guided tour around the museum grounds and exhibits. Take a look into the world of early Arkansas settlers and lives they lived.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world.…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fishing on Bear Creek Lake is a popular recreation activity for both locals and visitors. Anglers enjoy reeling in bass, crappie, catfish and shellcrackers, to name a few. When it comes to bait –…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lake Chicot is the largest oxbow lake in North America and the largest natural lake in Arkansas. Join the park interpreter to learn more about how oxbow lakes are formed and take a short walk…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
There are few creatures as misunderstood as snakes, and Cane Creek State Park is full of them! Meet a park interpreter to learn why snakes shouldn't be feared, and find out just how important they are…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire at the firepit near cabins two and three. Join a park interpreter to get…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Brandi for stories told around the campfire. Warm clothes, camp chairs, and insect repellent are recommended.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Surrounded by the fields of the Mississippi Delta and the open water of Lake Chicot, Lake Chicot State Park offers great night views with less light pollution than even the smallest of towns.…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Saturday, April 27, 2024
Guests will join interpretive staff for a guided tour around the museum grounds and exhibits. Take a look into the world of early Arkansas settlers and lives they lived.
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Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind yarn doll. This craft is a fun way to learn what toys meant to a child in 1877 as well as provide a cool indoor summer activity for all ages. All supplies will be…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
What is that cool thing in the woods? Join a park interpreter to hike the beginning of the Delta View Trail and make neat discoveries along the way! The hike is 1-mile in length, bring water and wear…
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a mildly strenuous hike up and down Crowley’s Ridge. We will look at the different layers of sediment that form the ridge and explore how two mighty rivers helped carve…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Save the raptors! Join a park interpreter to learn about raptors and why they're so important and why cleaning up your trash can help save the raptors. At the end of our talk, we will play a fun game…