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 04, 2024
/ 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. Our journey will begin…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you curious about kayaking? We have a few kayaks available for you to try. The park interpreter is available to answer questions and give you pointers. This is a great way to find out if a kayak…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What better way to experience a Bear Creek Lake sunset than on the water? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely kayak tour of the lake's shoreline and coves while enjoying the day's golden hour. We…
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake to view the sunset. Paddle…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years, join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
Saturday, June 15, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Horner Neck Lake is a wetland lake teeming with wildlife, making it a perfect place to go kayaking! Come see what’s flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the trees,…
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Friday, June 21, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow bats to perform these…
Friday, June 21, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Embark on a mesmerizing moonlit adventure with a park interpreter on Horner Neck Lake. As the sun sets and the moon rises, take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of Horner Neck lake at night. No…
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Saturday, June 22, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Misunderstood and feared, bees make spring flowers bloom and our gardens flourish. Learn from an expert how you can keep your very own hive and what you’ll need to help them thrive. Join an expert to…
Saturday, June 22, 2024
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Misunderstood and feared, bees make spring flowers bloom and our gardens flourish. Learn from an expert how you can keep your very own hive and what you’ll need to help them thrive. Would you like to…
Sunday, June 23, 2024
/ 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
As the first light of day graces the tranquil waters of Bear Creek Lake, join a park interpreter for an unforgettable experience! Watch the lake come to life with hues of gold and…
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on the smooth waters of Bear Creek Lake to watch the famous Perseid meteor shower near its peak display. We will cover basic paddling techniques, so all skill levels are…
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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. Our journey will begin…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the fungus among us at Lake Chicot State Park with the Gulf South Mycological Society. The morning will comprise a presentation on mushroom anatomy and common species found for the season.…
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