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.
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Start your year right with a breath of fresh air! Gather at the Big Bluff Trailhead on Powerhouse Road just beneath the Bull Shoals Dam. We will hike approximately 2 hours on the moderately-strenuous…
Friday, January 10, 2020 - Saturday, January 11, 2020
Each year approximately 100 bald eagles visit the Bull Shoals area. Visitors will enjoy festivities centered on our national symbol. Activities include lake and river tours, guided bird walks, guest…
Monday, March 23, 2020 - Friday, March 27, 2020
Bring the whole family and enjoy your spring break with us here at Bull Shoals White River State Park. There will be plenty of programs, lake cruises, river cruises, as well as many other…
Saturday, April 04, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This workshop will explore the rich history of the Dutch oven and gives participants the opportunity to prepare recipes using this time-honored cooking method. Workshop includes hands-on…
Saturday, April 18, 2020
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing sunset kayak tour on beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. We will paddle the shores and coves near Browns Beach, looking at the rock formations, the plants that grow near…
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Our
world today is one of rapid change. Growing energy demand and environmental
issues have made it more important than ever for us to learn about our fragile
planet and take action.…
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - Sunday, April 26, 2020
Enjoy
the beauty of springtime wildflowers in the Ozarks! With over 600 native
species in the Natural State, something is sure to be in bloom. Activities
include guided wildflower…
Thursday, May 07, 2020
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join
a park interpreter for a relaxing evening kayak tour along the shores of
beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. We will paddle around the coves near Brown’s Beach,
and hopefully spot some…
Heart Healthy
Friday, May 08, 2020 - Sunday, May 10, 2020
Visit
Bull Shoals-White River State Park to see springtime birds in action and
celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on May 9. This annual awareness-raising
campaign…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Bull Shoals-White River State Park will join local and
national parks across America in the annual national celebration of “Kids to
Parks Day,” a call for parents and grandparents…
Monday, June 01, 2020 - Wednesday, June 03, 2020
This
three-day experience is designed to introduce kids ages 7-9 to the wonders of
our natural world. Through a variety of experiences including hiking, swimming,
crafting, nature…
Monday, June 01, 2020 - Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is the perfect place to spend time outside with family and friends during Great Outdoors Month. Whether you picnic along the river, hike one of the park’s four…
Saturday, June 13, 2020
/ 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Celebrate "Great Outdoors Month" by joining a park interpreter for your chance to watch the sun rise from a kayak on Bull Shoals Lake. We will paddle the shores and coves near Browns Beach and…
Friday, June 19, 2020 - Saturday, June 20, 2020
The
White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a
beginner or an expert, there is something here for you! Activities include trout
fishing basics, trout…
Sunday, June 21, 2020
This just-for-fun trout fishing tournament is designed
for children and their fathers, grandfathers, or guardians. Door prizes will be
given as well as certificates for a variety of…
Friday, June 26, 2020 - Saturday, June 27, 2020
Experience the thrill of kayak camping on Bull Shoals Lake during this overnight adventure! Join a park interpreter on this 2-day, 1-night trip which covers packing tips, paddling…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Enjoy
all-American fun for the entire family! Recreational activities are scheduled
all day; the infamous watermelon eating contest, the seed spitting contest,
plus a variety of other…
Monday, July 13, 2020 - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
This three-day, one-night camp is designed to introduce
kids ages 10-12 to the wonders of our natural world. Through a variety of experiences
including hiking, camping, kayaking,…
Saturday, August 01, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sign up in advance for a snorkeling adventure on Bull Shoals Lake. We will snorkel along the shoreline looking for fish, rocks, plants, and more! Masks and snorkels are provided. Lifejackets are…
Monday, August 31, 2020 - Monday, September 07, 2020
Celebrate the history of the White River! This weekend’s events focus on the ecology and history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia presentation of the history of the White River at…