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, March 30, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and a craft to take home. If there is inclement weather, the…
Sunday, March 31, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join the park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests at Village Creek State Park, and how…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Take a break, relax, and make smores as you listen to traditional stories told next to the campfire. This is a great activity for families. Please bring your own insect repellent, water, chairs, and…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us as we learn and understand the importance of stars and constellations to the Native Americans as we get ready for the solar eclipse. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
When you experience the 2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to make the most of…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a Golf Cart Safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
When you experience the 2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to make the most of…
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet Park Interpreter Megan for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Frogs are easy to hear, but not so easy to find so learning to identify them by call is the best way to figure out what frogs are here at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover the different…
Sunday, April 14, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Journals are a great way to preserve memories of your trip to the park and your experience the day of the solar eclipse. Join the park interpreter to make your own journal, pick up journaling tips and…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Feral hogs have been sighted in the area. Join the park interpreter to separate the truth from the myths about wild hogs and learn how to keep yourself safe if you happen to cross their path.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Imagine living 13 years or even 17 years underground in the dark and when you finally emerge into the light, you only live a few more weeks. Join the park interpreter to be introduced to this critter…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join the park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests at Village Creek State Park, and how…
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join Park Interpreter Megan as we discover how bees have these types of social identities. Then stick around as we…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Imagine living 13 years or even 17 years underground in the dark and when you finally emerge into the light, you only live a few more weeks. Join the park interpreter to be introduced to this critter…