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, March 29, 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…
Friday, March 29, 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…
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Like today, leisure and recreation were an essential part of life for residents of Washington in the 19th century. Residents would take time to participate in many different activities to enjoy life…
Friday, March 29, 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…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park
Interpreter Randy for a tranquil kayak outing. This will be an easy kayak
expedition, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing
activity. Bring clothing and shoes that can…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
No previous paddling experience is necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a
kayak,
paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for
this…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park
Interpreter Randy for a tranquil kayak outing. This will be an easy kayak
expedition, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing
activity. Bring clothing and shoes that can…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, March 31, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Sunday, March 31, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Thursday, April 04, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
No previous paddling experience necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided…
Heart Healthy
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake at sunset is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided kayak tour. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
No previous paddling experience necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…