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, April 19, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is truly a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Accompany a park interpreter on an enlightening exploration of Arkansas' diverse snake species and their significance in our ecosystem. Acquire the skills to differentiate between venomous and…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience. The scenery is great too. Bring…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thousands of organisms live within every drop of water at Lake Chicot State Park. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to discover the marvelous world of microorganisms. Wear comfortable shoes…
Heart Healthy
Friday, April 19, 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…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Guests will join interpretive staff for a guided tour around the museum grounds and exhibits. Take a look into the world of early Arkansas settlers and lives they lived.
Heart Healthy
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 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.…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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
/ 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. - 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
/ 1:30 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. - 2:30 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.
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
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Jake to guess which mammal the
furs and skulls belong to. As we go, we will also discover some
interesting features about these animals who live at Petit Jean State…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family…
Saturday, April 20, 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…