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.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Nature Cabin to discover the world of turtles. We will talk about the different species of turtles you may see, how to identify them, and help out these critters…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 11:15 a.m. - 12 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…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for an adventure on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail. Every trail has a story, and each path has been marked for special reasons. Learn more about why this trail is so…
Heart Healthy
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 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…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A park interpreter will guide you through this hands-on experience where you’ll learn about nature and create something you can take home. Materials are provided.
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Sunday, March 31, 2024
Join Lake Catherine State Park staff in welcoming spring! This weekend-long event will include programs and hikes that are free to the public. Please reach out to the park for details.
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
This year marks a rare simultaneous emergence of two periodical cicada broods across the eastern United States. The last time this occurred was over 200 years ago! Why do cicadas only…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bluebirds are an exciting find while exploring Lake Catherine State Park. These cool creatures search for cavities of trees to nest in each spring, but these spots can be hard to come by. Join Park…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the park interpreters for a tasty camp treat by the fire! We’ll be making S’more dump cake and discussing the history of Dutch ovens.
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Many insects “sing” at night, but did you know
that most of the park's nighttime noise comes from frogs? Can you communicate
with them? Hop on by to find out more about our local frogs and learn fun…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Memories are moments we strive to remember fondly for years to come. Spring is a special time at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie on a walk at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to…
Heart Healthy
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Why are there more bugs popping out in the springtime? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to discover the world of bugs at the amphitheater. This program will last about 30 minutes.
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
2024 is a special year for the cicadas. Meet Ada the Cicada at the Nature Cabin to learn more about the year of the cicada here in Arkansas. This program will include a small craft that is fun for all…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for an exciting event celebrating the 2024 solar eclipse experience and discover how Arkansas State Parks are participating! Learn about the unique ways celebrations have unfolded for these…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Catherine has a variety of fish friends that are becoming more active in the spring each year. Experience Lake Catherine State Park firsthand by throwing a line into the lake. This program will…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!