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
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, frogs, and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and why they are crucial to a healthy ecosystem in Queen Wilhelmina…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Take time to pay attention to your surroundings while using all your senses. Meet a park interpreter at the Spring trailhead for a 1-mile-long sensory experience. Be sure to wear proper shoes and…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the nature cabin to discover what our critters eat on a weekly basis. Then watch them munch on their meals. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse animal life of the area with a park interpreter!
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Whether you’re a fledgling birder or an old pro, you’re sure to enjoy this guided hike. Join us in a search for birds that live in and along the forests and shores of DeGray Lake. Bring a pair of…
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Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Here’s your chance to make a bandana that you can keep and wear! Turn a plain, boring bandana into a fun, park-themed one in no time! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Are you inquisitive and brave? If so, try to stomach this fascinating, hands-on activity. We’ll search for clues to solve the mystery of an owl’s last supper by dissecting an owl pellet. All materials…
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist!
Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…