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, April 20, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children during the 1860s had to use their imagination and what they found in nature when playing outdoors. Join us as we use items found around the park and turn them into…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a chance to see the interior of the 1882 Woolly Cabin. We will step back in time for an intimate view of the challenges and hardships faced by the Woolly Family. We will…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
There
are amazing creatures right in our own backyards! Take a trip through our most
diverse habitats and discover wildlife that is found right here in the Ozarks!
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Herbs and their healing properties are an important part of Ozark life. Learn how weeds like
dandelion, plantain, chickweed, and henbit have been used by Ozark peoples down
through the generations to…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fishing on Bear Creek Lake is a popular recreation activity for both locals and visitors. Anglers enjoy reeling in bass, crappie, catfish and shellcrackers, to name a few. When it comes to bait –…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Who is that bird? Learn bird calls with
Park Interpreter Chloe at the pavilion to learn our local bird calls while
playing a fun game of Bingo! This program will last about 30 minutes.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lake Chicot is the largest oxbow lake in North America and the largest natural lake in Arkansas. Join the park interpreter to learn more about how oxbow lakes are formed and take a short walk…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley’s Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join park…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Chris to help determine the fate of the accused, Mr. Speck L. Kingsnake! During a mock trial in which participants will play various roles, we’ll hear the evidence for…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
There are few creatures as misunderstood as snakes, and Cane Creek State Park is full of them! Meet a park interpreter to learn why snakes shouldn't be feared, and find out just how important they are…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Busy week? Take a moment to relax outside with nature journaling. Nature journaling is a fun and powerful practice that helps you slow down, pay attention, and get curious about the natural wonders…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on activity and see…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For
others, snakes are wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp
you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals - White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to touch some real furs and find out about the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, frogs, and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…