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, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a variety of biscuits and learn
how to use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s candle shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Discover the beauty of nature in a new way through
nature journals. This workshop will cover techniques, supplies, and different
ways to journal. Fee includes all supplies and participants will leave…
Monday, April 01, 2024 | Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Come watch the total solar eclipse in beautiful Mountain View, Arkansas and make your own commemorative 12" stained glass solar eclipse panel. Choose from six different quilt square patterns.…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Would you like to invite bees into your backyard to improve your garden's productivity? Join Park Interpreter Brandi to build your own bee house and learn about the fuzzy little…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Many centuries ago, native people of this area would weave baskets. Join the park interpreter in learning one of the oldest traditions in Native American history. Call in advance to register as…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend a fun day learning how to make a crocheted rag rug from recycled materials. Class includes how to prepare the rags and the basics of crocheting a round rug. Basic knowledge of crochet is…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In this class, you will learn the old fashioned technique of string quilting. You will use various fabric pieces sewn together into a patchwork design of your choice. Students will leave this…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years, join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills…
Friday, April 19, 2024 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Join park staff and guest speakers to discover more about wild edible plants as you enjoy springtime hikes, programs, and a cooking workshop! Be sure to check back towards the end of March on our…
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Friday, April 19, 2024 | Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Historic Powhatan School of the Lady is a school for ladies interested in reenacting the 19th century. In two and a half days, it covers subjects that engage all levels of living…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn a new skill and eat some great food during
this Dutch oven workshop. Fee covers food for two people plus a Dutch oven to
take home.
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 | 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 | 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…
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…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This workshop covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks invites tree lovers in South Arkansas to join us at South Arkansas Arboretum for outdoor fun and an opportunity to explore and enjoy the beautiful natural resource. Activities…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In this class, you will learn some basic basket weaving skills and techniques. Using river reed in various sizes and colors, you'll create your very own little bird house. You'll go home with a…