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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Ten Essentials and Hiking Monument Trails
Friday, February 27, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure with the 10 essentials!
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Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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Dating Advice from Birds
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Has cupid's arrow missed its mark a time or two with you? Look no further than birds at Mount Magazine State Park for some great dating advice, presented by a park interpreter! The family-friendly…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Game Scene Investigation
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…
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The DeSoto Encounter
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Park staff will lead a discussion on the historic writings that are the first written history of Arkansas, the DeSoto expedition's contact with the native people and the story of three leaders brought…
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Knots for Campers
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Learn essential knots every camper should know in this hands-on program led by a park interpreter. From securing tents and tarps to tying safe lanyards and lashings, you’ll practice simple, useful…
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Lake Sylvia Watercolor Painting
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Looking to enjoy a winter day out of the house? Join a park interpreter to learn a short history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia. Then, get creative with the Max Milam Library by painting over old…
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Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops
Saturday, July 11, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Join us at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village for practical learning with our Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops.Workshop…
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