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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Thursday, May 02, 2024
Are you a K-3 teacher? During the Wild about Wildlife School Day event, park interpreters will present 20-minute educational programs at each station about Arkansas' wildlife. Every group will rotate…
Friday, May 03, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at
Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Village Creek State Park will be hosting a Fishing Derby through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kids ages up to 15 years are invited to participate in this free family-friendly fishing event.…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The past becomes the present at Davidsonville Historic State Park. Come explore the town as it would have been during a hey-day market week and explore the pattern of peoples and trades that made…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The Memphis Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party on Saturday, May 4th at 8 p.m. This is a free family-friendly event to the public and no reservations are required. Participants will meet…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. This program will last an hour and will consist of hiking 1.5-miles. Please bring water and wear…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Calling all Women in the Woods! Join us on a forager’s journey through the woods of Lake Frierson State Park. Learn about the basics of foraging and identify a few common edible plants for the region…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The little things in life can lead you to big adventures at Lake Frierson State Park! Join the park interpreter in a hunt for objects one inch or smaller in size as we hike the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane…
Heart Healthy
Friday, May 10, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Peek into the darkness and discover a world filled with superheroes. Join a park interpreter to learn about these elusive birds of prey. As we walk, "who" knows what heroes…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. This program will last an hour and will consist of hiking 1.5-miles. Please bring water and wear…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the trail. We’ll hike the Dogwood Lane Trail…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1-mile Boundary Trail loop. Then, stick around to get your…
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. This program will last an hour and will consist of hiking 1.5-miles. Please bring water and wear…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, May 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The little things in life can lead you to big adventures at Lake Frierson State Park! Join the park interpreter in a hunt for objects one inch or smaller in size as we hike the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the trail. We’ll hike the Dogwood Lane Trail…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join the park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1-mile Boundary Trail loop. Then, stick around to get your…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about…
Heart Healthy