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, April 25, 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…
Thursday, April 25, 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…
Thursday, April 25, 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…
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. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a full meal and learn how to
use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the park at…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 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, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn how to make your very own mosaic stepping stone using materials found in the Crater of Diamonds Search area. The cost of this workshop includes a nonrefundable registration fee due by May 4 (pay…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…
Sunday, May 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community
history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator.
The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and…
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…
Monday, May 27, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…
Friday, May 31, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
An evening at Historic Washington State Park gives you a
chance to indulge your imagination. Light your candle lanterns and accompany an
interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that…
Sunday, June 02, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…
Friday, June 07, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…
Heart Healthy
Friday, June 07, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the natural wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or…