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.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
At Logoly State Park, you can find an amazing variety of mammals, fish, birds, bugs, plants, and even fungi. Explore the park and help the park staff by participating in
the Spring Bioblitz, a local…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This workshop covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks invites tree lovers in South Arkansas to join us at South Arkansas Arboretum for outdoor fun and an opportunity to explore and enjoy the beautiful natural resource. Activities…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a full meal and learn how to
use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the park at…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of the wonderful blooms and bugs of spring. We will have guided hikes, presentations, crafts, and games to celebrate the wildflowers and bugs found in the park. Check with…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s candle shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn how to make your very own mosaic stepping stone using materials found in the Crater of Diamonds Search area. The cost of this workshop includes a nonrefundable registration fee due by May 4 (pay…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of the wonderful blooms and bugs of spring. We will have guided hikes, presentations, crafts, and games to celebrate the wildflowers and bugs found in the park. Check with…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…
Sunday, May 19, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community
history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator.
The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
An evening at Historic Washington State Park gives you a
chance to indulge your imagination. Light your candle lanterns and accompany an
interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that…
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
/ 8:30 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 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.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join the park interpreters for a fun-filled Fourth of July celebration. We will kick off the day with a canoe race with the fastest of our park guests. Will you be the winner? Be at the marina boat…
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Thursday, July 04, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park staff for a fun-filled volleyball game on the swim beach! This game will last about 30 minutes.
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Thursday, July 04, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Grab your bicycle and meet the park interpreters in the cul de sac by campsite 70 for a different kind of race. How fast OR slow can you go? Be sure to grab your bicycle before joining the fun.
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