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, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for World Migratory Bird Day as we take a guided canoe float on the Maumelle River. Search for and identify migratory species and locals alike as we drift along stream and riverbanks teeming…
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and…
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for a guided canoe float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that…
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Saturday, June 01, 2024
Our pond is stocked with hungry catfish just waiting for your young angler to get a hook in the water. Come out to enjoy a morning of fishing with our interpretive staff. Prizes, games, and lots of…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover astronomy with members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. Clouds permitting, the evening's telescopic sights typically will include several planets, the moon, and other celestial…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Kick off Arkansas' Free Fishing Weekend by joining us in the field next to the playground to brush up on your casting! We will have a casting competition, and several games and challenges as we…
Sunday, June 09, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the Big Maumelle River. Instruction includes choosing and…
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Saturday, July 20, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that
95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park and you even have a chance…
Saturday, August 03, 2024 - Sunday, August 04, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more…
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache
tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events
will…