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 24, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance featuring lively Ozark stringbands and Mountain View's favorite pickers and folksingers on May 24th & 25th. The Ozark…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance featuring lively Ozark stringbands and Mountain View's favorite pickers and folksingers on May 24th & 25th. The Ozark…
Monday, May 27, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Honoring military service men and women who are no longer with us dates back to the end of the Civil War. Memorial Day traditions have changed over time, but we will never forget those…
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
With floating season cranking up it's time to pitch in and volunteer to clean up one of North Central Arkansas premiere trout streams- The Spring River! Join the park staff and volunteers as we do our…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate and enjoy Petit Jean’s 20-plus miles of trails! This day is filled with hikes and hiking related programs for all ages. Contact the park for a schedule. This event corresponds with American…
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Friday, June 07, 2024 - Sunday, June 09, 2024
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world: BATS! Join us this weekend for the 34th Annual Bat-A-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn…
Friday, June 07, 2024 - Sunday, June 09, 2024
Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! Enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas…
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Friday, June 07, 2024 - Sunday, June 09, 2024
Get outdoors and enjoy some of the best fishing in the Midwest. This weekend (Friday at Noon- Sunday at Midnight) Arkansas Fish and Game is offering "Free Fishing." Size and limits apply; stop in the…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This fishing derby is all about fun! Kids age 15 and under
will have the chance to land their "lunker" and have their very own tall tales of fishing at White Oak Lake. Registration…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us at Logoly State Park for our annual fishing derby. Kids ages 5-15 will be able to fish at the pond starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Awards will be given for biggest fish and most…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! All ages can enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses. Regulations for Arkansas waters…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fishing is fun for all ages and this weekend it's free! Enjoy Arkansas free fishing weekend here at Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game…
Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the life of American folksinger and songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) during a tribute concert at the Ozark Folk Center's Ozark Highlands Theater, on Saturday, June 8th in…
Sunday, June 09, 2024
Enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas at Crowley’s
Ridge State Park! Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas from
noon
Friday, June 7, until midnight Sunday night, June 9, 2024,…
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Join us for our annual keystone event celebrating diamond miners in Arkansas! Festivities include games for all ages, treasure hunt, the annual Famous Crater Diamonds Exhibition, and more! Pick up a…
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Calling all Pawrents! It's the happiest day of the year when Lake Frierson State Park goes to the dogs! We will spend the day celebrating everything DOG with local dog-friendly businesses, activities…
Saturday, June 22, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the 2024 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. Registration for the derby begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Café Pavilion. Fishing begins after registration at 9 a.m. Prizes will be…
Thursday, July 04, 2024
Join the park interpreters for a classic, family friendly, Fourth of July celebration. This day will be filled with games and activities. Please contact the park for more information.
Thursday, July 04, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the park staff for an “old-fashioned” celebration of our nation’s birthday! Numerous enjoyable, family-oriented games, contests, and other activities are offered. Contact the park for a…
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