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, April 27, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This discovery activity is sanitary, hand-on, and fascinating for all ages! #ARSpringBreak
Saturday, April 27, 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,…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Embark on an exhilarating journey through nature for a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt! Join a park interpreter to match items found in flora and fauna to corresponding shades on the classic color wheel…
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a boat ride around beautiful Lake Catherine. Along the way we will explore what makes the Ouachita Mountains so special, the vibrant past of Lake Catherine State Park,…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to discover the owls that make Lake Catherine State Park their home. We will meet at the amphitheater at 8 p.m. The program will last about 45 minutes. We will take a…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse animal life of the area with a park interpreter!
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For
others, snakes are wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp
you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might…
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Most of us are familiar with the wildlife seen in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but do you recognize the animal from only its skull? Each skull gives a set of clues to figure out what animal it is.…
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Tuesday, April 30, 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,…
Friday, May 03, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 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…
Friday, May 03, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on…
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Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…