Join a park interpreter and other park staff at the main pavilion area for a warm fire provided with marshmallows for s'mores for park guests to gather around and talk about the exciting programs…

Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…

Meet a park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls…

Come celebrate Independence Day at Historic Washington State Park! There will be a variety of unique patriotic, family-friendly activities available such as: festive surrey rides, candle and weaving…

"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…

Bring your bike to the amphitheater and decorate it for the bicycle parade! Pre-decorated bikes are fine, too.

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…

Happy Independence Day! Did you know that oak trees and wasps had an important role in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents? Come join a Park Interpreter for a…

Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…

Ultimate frisbee is a classic sport that mixes elements of soccer, basketball, and American football. Kick off the 4th of July with your park neighbors in this intense frisbee game.

The parade route will begin and pass through all the campgrounds. Small children riding in the parade must be accompanied by an adult.

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…

Travel back to 1832 for this live radio show featuring bumbling news anchors reporting from Washington, Arkansas Territory. Using real historical events as today's headlines, join…

Meet back at the amphitheater parking area for a competition to see who can ride their bike the slowest!

These 2 groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A 15-minute program…

Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!

Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…

Lace up and join in this basketball shoot-out challenge suitable for all ages! Age groups will be determined on site. Basketballs are provided. No registration necessary. Who will be crowned this…

Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…

Meet near the statue and chimney for a 60-meter foot race!