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, August 01, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sign up in advance for a snorkeling adventure on Bull Shoals Lake. We will snorkel along the shoreline looking for fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks and snorkels are provided. Lifejackets are…
Thursday, August 06, 2020
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…
Friday, August 07, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Even today, music has influenced moods and transformed
experiences throughout various cultures. With its upbeat rhythms and its low
deep rumble, the drum has caught the attention of…
Saturday, August 08, 2020
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Circle around as Mother Nature sits in the rocker to read a story about the nature that surrounds us. Story time is followed by an outdoor activity, weather permitting, and a craft. Children of all…
Saturday, August 08, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Celebrate National S'mores Day with s'mores and trivia. Beat the heat with indoor s'mores and beat your friends and family with your Arkansas trivia knowledge. S'mores supplies available first-come,…
Saturday, August 08, 2020
American black bears are an
important part of Arkansas’s heritage. Arkansas was once known as the Bear
State due to the high population. Unbelievably, they were also almost
extirpated in the last…
Heart Healthy
Thursday, August 13, 2020
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…
Friday, August 14, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Grab your bikes and riding buddies and cruise to the scenic Mountain View area for some of the best motorcycle riding in the country! The 16th Annual Mountain, Music, and Motorcycles is a one of a…
Saturday, August 15, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Grab your bikes and riding buddies and cruise to the scenic Mountain View area for some of the best motorcycle riding in the country! The 16th Annual Mountain, Music, and Motorcycles is a one of a…
Saturday, August 15, 2020
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There's something about fishing that seems to make people happy. The relaxing scenery, the excitement of landing that big fish, and the comradery shared with fellow anglers makes for a one-of-a-kind…
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we boat out to one of Lake Ouachita's many islands to gaze up at the stars. The interpreter will point out constellations and stars and discuss their significance. Bring…
Friday, August 21, 2020
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Meet members of the Astronomical Society of Northwest Arkansas and park staff at the pavilion for a program on the night sky. You can bring your own telescope or binoculars or enjoy the view from one…
Sunday, August 23, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In this special demonstration, local spinners will show how
they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of
handmade laces. They welcome all interested…
Saturday, August 29, 2020
/ 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's preferred hunter education class. It is a 10-hour instructor-led classroom and hands-on demonstration. The final class concludes with a…
Saturday, August 29, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
See the smoke, hear the boom, smell the powder, and feel the Civil War come to life! Join park interpreters and other living historians for an exciting firing demonstration of Civil War artillery…
Friday, September 04, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Almost 10 million gallons of water flow from Arkansas's largest spring. Why and from where? Would Mammoth Spring State Park exist without this natural wonder? Meet at the welcome center to learn about…
Saturday, September 05, 2020 - Monday, September 07, 2020
Looking for something to do over this Labor Day weekend? Join the park interpreter for a fun holiday weekend of programs. Contact the park closer to time for a more detailed schedule.
Saturday, September 05, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This special weekend offers people of all ages a chance to get
their hands on a craft they’ve always wanted to try. A variety of short
sessions allow you to experience multiple…
Saturday, September 05, 2020
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The golf course is completely different after dark! Join the golf cart safari to discover the animals that come out when the golfers go home. Reservations are required.
Sunday, September 06, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This special weekend offers people of all ages a chance to get
their hands on a craft they’ve always wanted to try. A variety of short
sessions allow you to experience multiple…