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, May 31, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Friday, May 31, 2024
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Have you ever seen glowing bugs at Lake Catherine State Park? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to learn a bit about lightning bugs, how they communicate, and maybe even see a few. This program will last…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Join the park interpreters for a series of hikes to celebrate National Trails Day! Please contact the park for more information and a detailed schedule. #NationalTrailsDay
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Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 9 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the trailhead for the Falls Branch Trail for this special nighttime excursion into the forest. This adventure will be about 1/2-mile long and will take about 45…
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Wednesday, June 05, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Thursday, June 06, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie on an adventure like no other. There are unique discoveries to make along the Slunger Creek Trail at Lake Catherine State Park. See if you have what it takes to solve the…
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Friday, June 07, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…
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Friday, June 07, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The deer are abundant at Lake Catherine State Park, but why do they like it here? Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these mammals and see how your visit impacts…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Sunday, June 09, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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…
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Sunday, June 09, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever had a wake up call in your life? Come to the nature cabin to discover the different drastic past of Lake Catherine State Park. This program will last around 30 minutes.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be…
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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Friday, June 14, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This 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…
Friday, June 14, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie around the campfire by the trailhead for a conversation around the campfire. Coffee and sweet treats will be provided, first-come, first-serve. This program is a…
Saturday, June 15, 2024
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The combination of the sounds of nature creates a symphony for you to enjoy each night at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to discover what each of these…
Sunday, June 16, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The difference between a great experience and a sour experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots and navigating the park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie to discover how…
Sunday, June 16, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie on an adventure like no other. There are unique discoveries to make along the Slunger Creek Trail at Lake Catherine State Park. See if you have what it takes to solve the…
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 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