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, 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…
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Help
beautify Bull Shoals Lake and surrounding area trails as we partner with Keep Arkansas Beautiful and the Ocean Conservancy. This event welcomes
hikers, kayakers, canoeists, boat…
Saturday, October 10, 2020
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…
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Cooks from all over Arkansas and surrounding states compete for the title of “Arkansas’s Best Chili”. Taste the chili and visit vendors as the cooks turn up the heat. This event is hosted by the Bull…
Saturday, October 17, 2020
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Saturday, October 17th the Annual Big Bluff
Challenge 5k and 10K will be held at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. This
event is sponsored by Nature’s Way in Mountain Home…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, October 31, 2020
The
Ozarks are beautiful this time of year with gorgeous weather, colorful scenery,
and superb trout fishing. Join a park interpreter for nature programs, lake and
river cruises, as well as the…
Friday, November 27, 2020
On
Friday, November 27th, ditch the holiday shopping frenzy and create
new “Green Friday” traditions with family and friends by visiting Bull
Shoals-White River State Park. Enjoy…
Friday, January 01, 2021
/ 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 08, 2021 - Saturday, January 09, 2021
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…