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 20, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
This nature scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the outdoors and learn more about the amazing outdoor environment of Daisy State Park. Join Park Superintendent, Nathan Fort, on a fun-filled…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
To often we don’t stop and smell the roses and notice
out beautiful surroundings. So that is exactly what we are going to do along
this Nature Scavenger Hike! Join Park Interpreter Chloe at the…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Planning a hike? Go safely and with confidence. Build your outdoor knowledge with a lesson in map and compass then test your skills on a hidden item search.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Accompany a park interpreter on an enlightening exploration of Arkansas's diverse snake species and their significance in our ecosystem. Acquire the skills to differentiate between venomous and…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Who is that bird? Learn bird calls with
Park Interpreter Chloe at the pavilion to learn our local bird calls while
playing a fun game of Bingo! This program will last about 30 minutes.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 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 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on activity and see…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, frogs, and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ever find an animal skull laying around and wonder
what it was? Join Park Interpreter Chloe by the picnic table in front of the marina
as we examine some skulls and look for clues to see what it could…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.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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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and why they are crucial to a healthy ecosystem in Queen Wilhelmina…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.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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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Have you ever wondered about the trees as you walk
through the woods? What are they, and how do they work together? Discover the community of trees with Park Interpreter Chloe at the trailhead
parking…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
This nature scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the outdoors and learn more about the amazing outdoor environment of Daisy State Park. Join Park Superintendent, Nathan Fort, on a fun-filled…