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, April 25, 2024 - Wednesday, May 01, 2024
“In Their Wallet” tells the story of the many challenges
facing early Arkansans as they began building an economy with a sound money
system. The exhibit features money and coins…
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Saturday, September 07, 2024
In the nineteenth century, several local residents had a wonderful talent for painting and went on to become famous nationwide for their work. In this exhibit, some of the work of different…
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Sunday, June 02, 2024
Solar eclipses of all types happened in
Arkansas and across the United States in the 19th century. Two
documented total solar eclipses crossed portions of Arkansas in 1834 and 1918. Learn about some…
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Join
husband and wife duo Tom & Jenny Sartain as they perform old-time
mountain melodies and Irish tunes on clawhammer banjo and guitar that are sure
to get your toes tapping.Experience…
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | Friday, April 26, 2024 | Saturday, April 27, 2024
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
are a great opportunity to relax, gets…
Thursday, April 25, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Camouflage
is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are
hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their
environment is important! Join a park…
Thursday, April 25, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Thursday, April 25, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas is home to the fluffy flying mammal known as the bat! At this program we will learn about this nocturnal creature and the ways it can help us humans.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Join
Ruth Haynie & Friends as they perform timeless gospel, folk, and
bluegrass-inspired songs in a relaxed atmosphere at the open-air Blacksmith
Stage in the heart of the Craft Village. Experience…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts at the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center on April 26 and 27, 2024.Thanks to our sponsors the…
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | Friday, April 26, 2024 | Saturday, April 27, 2024
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
are a great opportunity to relax, gets…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Whether you’re a fledgling birder or an old pro, you’re sure to enjoy this guided hike. Join us in a search for birds that live in and along the forests and shores of DeGray Lake. Bring a pair of…
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Friday, April 26, 2024 | Saturday, April 27, 2024
Explore the stunning plant life in the Heritage Herb Garden at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. In this two day class, you will develop several botanical compositions by spending time sketching an…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Here’s your chance to make a bandana that you can keep and wear! Turn a plain, boring bandana into a fun, park-themed one in no time! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Are you inquisitive and brave? If so, try to stomach this fascinating, hands-on activity. We’ll search for clues to solve the mystery of an owl’s last supper by dissecting an owl pellet. All materials…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Have you ever heard the timeless tale of the Arkansas Traveler? Stop by the Bessie Moore Memorial Deck to hear this fun, humorous story from the Arkansas frontier told by Crafter Jamie Blakely at 1…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist!
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning noon the day…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Lake Catherine is home to many aquatic life and mammals. Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a tour to discover some unique features that make this lake spectacular. We will take a few moments to ponder…
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