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.
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.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to see the park interpreters feed our speckled kingsnake and rat snake and learn all about reptiles in the park!
Friday, April 05, 2024 - Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Create your own face cover to accompany your eclipse glasses for a safe and fun viewing! All materials provided with the exception of eclipse glasses, which are available for sale.
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
At first glance, toads and frogs appear similar, but a closer look reveals they differ significantly! Join the park interpreter in the center to explore these beloved critters in the park.
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park interpreter in the classroom to determine the differences between a solar and lunar eclipse.
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join the park interpreters as we explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you’re…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the park interpreters as we explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you’re…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join the park interpreters as we explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you’re…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the park interpreters as we explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you’re…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
As we welcome spring, we welcome migratory birds back to the area! Join a park interpreter in the classroom we explore the journey of migrating birds and the many hazards that they face.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse animal life of the area with a park interpreter!
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…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse animal life of the area with a park interpreter!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. This discovery activity is sanitary, hand-on, and fascinating for all ages! #ARSpringBreak
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse animal life of the area with a park interpreter!