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 10, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Storm Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…
Friday, May 10, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to earn a sweet prize and to test your knowledge of the natural world around you. Supplies are limited to a…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Snakes have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but they are a very beneficial part of our natural ecosystems. Join a park interpreter for a look at this often-misunderstood creature. Discover how…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
Friday, May 17, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to see what birds are hanging around in the forest and on the water of Storm Creek Lake. All levels of birding experience welcome. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be…
Heart Healthy
Friday, May 17, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire program off with a quick welcome and park orientation. We finish with a short program delving…
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Snakes have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but they are a very beneficial part of our natural ecosystems. Join a park interpreter for a look at this often-misunderstood creature. Discover how…
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
Friday, May 31, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world.…
Friday, May 31, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire at the firepit near cabins two and three. Join a park interpreter to get…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on National Trails Day to learn about the trailblazers who pioneered Bear Creek Loop Trail! As we honor the past, we'll also celebrate the present and ponder on the future,…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1/2 mile Trotting Fox Trail. Then, stick around to get your…
Heart Healthy
Friday, June 14, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park volunteer to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas to find the answers to these…
Friday, June 14, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to cook in a cast iron Dutch oven? Here’s your chance. This evening, you can help a park interpreter prepare and cook a few tasty treats to try. We will cover the basics of…
Saturday, June 15, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your very own night sky lantern! Participants are encouraged to bring their…
Saturday, June 15, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to cook in a cast iron Dutch oven? Here’s your chance. This evening you can help a park interpreter prepare and cook a couple of tasty treats for you to try. We will cover the…
Sunday, June 16, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…