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, April 19, 2024 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Join park staff and guest speakers to discover more about wild edible plants as you enjoy springtime hikes, programs, and a cooking workshop! Be sure to check back towards the end of March on our…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day at Hobbs State Park! We'll have information booths, kids' crafts including the Crystal Bridges mobile art lab, live animal presentations by…
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Learning about our ancestors can give us a glimpse into their lives and legacy. Join us as the park staff shares different research methods to trace Civil War soldiers and their families.…
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…
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
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…
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 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…
Sunday, June 23, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Learning about our ancestors can give us a glimpse into their lives and legacy. Join us as the park staff shares different research methods to trace Civil War soldiers and their families.…
Thursday, July 04, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrations of our nation’s independence have taken place for decades. Independence Day traditions have changed slightly over time. Join us today as we celebrate the 248th birthday of our…
Sunday, July 28, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Learning about our ancestors can give us a glimpse into their lives and legacy. Join us as the park staff shares different research methods to trace Civil War soldiers and their families.…
Saturday, August 17, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making, using natural materials such as honey suckle and button brush, was an important…
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - Sunday, September 01, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The annual Clothesline Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend and features vendors selling and demonstrating handmade crafts, and local children competing in a square dancing competition.…
Monday, September 02, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The annual Clothesline Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend and features vendors selling and demonstrating handmade crafts, and local children competing in a square dancing competition.…
Saturday, October 12, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join us at Devil's Den State Park to celebrate the fall season like it's the 1930s! Much like the families that lived during the Great Depression, the era that our park was built by the Civilian…
Saturday, October 26, 2024
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kick off your Halloween weekend by experiencing the sights and sounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park after dark on this short self-guided walk. Visitors will follow lanterns and clues to…
Saturday, November 02, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Learning about our ancestors can give us a glimpse into their lives and legacy. Join us as the park staff shares different research methods to trace Civil War soldiers and their families.…
Monday, November 11, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join us as we honor our local veterans who have risked their lives for our country. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Meet at the…