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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Thursday, May 02, 2024
Are you a K-3 teacher? During the Wild about Wildlife School Day event, park interpreters will present 20-minute educational programs at each station about Arkansas' wildlife. Every group will rotate…
Friday, May 03, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at
Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Many centuries ago, native people of this area would weave baskets. Join the park interpreter in learning one of the oldest traditions in Native American history. Call in advance to register as…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Village Creek State Park will be hosting a Fishing Derby through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kids ages up to 15 years are invited to participate in this free family-friendly fishing event.…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The past becomes the present at Davidsonville Historic State Park. Come explore the town as it would have been during a hey-day market week and explore the pattern of peoples and trades that made…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The Memphis Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party on Saturday, May 4th at 8 p.m. This is a free family-friendly event to the public and no reservations are required. Participants will meet…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Calling all Women in the Woods! Join us on a forager’s journey through the woods of Lake Frierson State Park. Learn about the basics of foraging and identify a few common edible plants for the region…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The best teas don’t come in a bag. As foraging has regained popularity, more people are brewing their own herbal infusions from ingredients harvested from the garden/woods. Join us to learn about…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us Mother's Day weekend as we cook up mom's favorite recipes in our favorite cooking vessel: the Dutch oven! Participants will learn how to prepare Dutch ovens for cooking and how to calculate…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how lace is made? Join park staff to learn how lace was commonly made at home during the 19th century! Participants will learn how to tat lace and leave with their own tatting…
Sunday, June 02, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cast your cares away at Lake Frierson State Park with this fishing 101 class. Join park interpreters to learn the basics of fishing including bait selection, casting, catching, and food prep. No…
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…
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
/ 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. - 1 p.m.
Watercolor painting has been used for
hundreds of years to express a vibrant view of the world. Join park staff to learn how to use
watercolors to brighten up your home or office!…
Saturday, July 06, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Did your garden grow more
than you expected this year? Have you
ever wished there was a way to enjoy those fruits and veggies all year
long? Join park staff at Powhatan
Historic…
Sunday, August 04, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how your great grandparents or even your grandparents made soap or canned food? Highlight the “old ways” and learn how to can your own food in this Canning 101 workshop. Learn…
Saturday, August 10, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how people carried around their groceries before plastic bags? Have you ever felt your plastic bag about to rip as you carried your groceries? Join us at…
Saturday, August 31, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply.…
Saturday, October 05, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how a book is made? How were books made before machines? Join park staff and learn how a courthouse filled its library by learning how to bind your own book! Participants will…