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 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 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.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join park…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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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 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan Fort on a 3/4-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree…
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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 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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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
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a chance to see the interior of the 1882 Woolly Cabin. We will step back in time for an intimate view of the challenges and hardships faced by the Woolly Family. We will…
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. - 3 p.m.
What’s blooming out on the trails? Join a park interpreter on this 2-mile (4-miles round trip) section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail to look for and identify wildflowers.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…
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. - 2:30 p.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join park…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Heart Healthy
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…