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, May 14, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Friday, May 15, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Through a variety of experiences including hiking, crafting, nature programming, audio-visual presentations and more, kids will discover the basic principles of biology, ecology, and conservation.…
Friday, May 15, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bring
the kids to Crowley’s Ridge State Park to partake in this nationwide event with
educational and recreational programs and activities. Contact the park closer to time for a…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Memorial Day celebrations are a tradition dating back to the
end of the Civil War that exist to honor and remember those who gave their lives
for their country. During this guided…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Let your imagination grow on National Love a Tree Day. Join Park Interpreter Kellie in the Discovery Room to create creature portraits using the natural shapes of leaves.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff in a free celebration of Kids to Parks Day, the national day of play created by the National Park Trust. Contact the park for details. #KidsToParks
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
National Kids to Parks Day is an annual event that is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy the outdoors and get
to know their local parks. Activities start at the Davidsonville…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Sunday, May 17, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Arkansas State Park Explorers are young people ages 6-14 who care about nature, history, safety, and fun. You get to complete fun activities and earn an official Explorer badge and certificate. Join a…
Sunday, May 17, 2020
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the Discovery Room to meet one of our amazing animal ambassadors. You may even get to see a reptile feeding.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Bring your little wild one to the park for various
environmental education topics such as worms, Earth Day, and bird migration. This fun, hands-on classroom experience…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Friday, May 22, 2020
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Meet members of the Astronomical Society of Northwest Arkansas and park staff at the pavilion for a program on the night sky. You can bring your own telescope or binoculars or enjoy the view from one…
Friday, May 22, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Courthouse Museum Special Exhibit -
Travel back in time to Jacksonport’s dark past and uncover the criminal history
of this once raucous river town. Rebellious lawmen, gamblers,…
Saturday, May 23, 2020 - Monday, May 25, 2020
Looking for something to do over this Memorial Day weekend?
Join Park Interpreter Melissa for a fun holiday weekend of programs. Contact the
park closer to time for a more detailed…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, May 23, 2020 - Monday, May 25, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate Memorial Day with us and help us kick off the summer with educational
and recreational fun for all ages. Contact the park for more information.