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 20, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
It is the last Saturday of the month, that means it is time for Cossatot Craft Corner. Do you enjoy being creative? Would you like to begin earning an explorer badge? Join Park Interpreter Carson to…
Saturday, April 20, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It’s spring time and the park is ready for its close up! Join a park interpreter on a short hike on the River Corridor Trail so we can take some photos with our cameras or eyes.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come to Cossatot River State Park and enjoy a short hike to see some of the beautiful of spring wildflowers with a park interpreter. We will be hiking about ¾-mile on the Waterleaf Trail, so please…
Sunday, April 21, 2019
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Looking at an animal’s teeth can tell you a lot about their life! Have you ever wondered why a beaver’s teeth look orange? Do snakes even have teeth!? Join Park Interpreter Carson to learn the answers…
Sunday, April 21, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ever wonder how or what snakes eat? It's dinner time and the critters are hungry! Come and watch their eating habits and learn about the animals here at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring has sprung and many animals are migrating back to Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to learn about these travelers and experience the journey that they face.
Saturday, May 04, 2019
/ 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Without worms, we’d all go hungry! Meet a park interpreter to discover the vital role these often overlooked critters play in our survival.
Saturday, May 04, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What’s an owl’s favorite food? Owl show you! Join a park interpreter as you dig in and discover the answers for yourself.
Saturday, May 04, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A park interpreter will be your guide on this fun-filled trip down the beautiful Cossatot River! Kayak adventure tours are designed for beginners, but all ability levels are welcome. The park provides…
Sunday, May 05, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
t’s dinner time and the critters are hungry! Come and watch them eat and learn about the animals here at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area.
Sunday, May 05, 2019
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
From medicine to food, plants are a powerhouse! Join a park interpreter and explore the many uses of plants at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area.
Sunday, May 05, 2019
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come to Cossatot River State Park and enjoy the beauty of spring wildflowers with a park interpreter. Many of these wildflowers are unique to the area, occurring only in the Ouachita Mountains.
Friday, May 10, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A park interpreter will be your guide on this fun-filled trip down the beautiful Cossatot River! Kayak adventure tours are designed for beginners, but all ability levels are welcome. The park provides…
Saturday, May 11, 2019
/ 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
"Cossatot Rocks," and one of the things that makes it so special are the rocks that make up the Ouachita Mountains and the river bed. Join a park interpreter to discover what makes these rocks stars!
Saturday, May 11, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What do stars and planets have to do with life on earth? Let a park interpreter be your guide as you uncover the mysteries of our interconnected universe.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The oldest mountain range in the U.S. is right in our backyard! Take a hike on the River Corridor Trail with a park interpreter to experience the grand views of the Ouachita Mountains. Wear…
Sunday, May 12, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
It’s dinner time and the critters are hungry! Come and watch them eat and learn about the animals here at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The grist mills used in communities surrounding Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area provided food to Arkansans by taking grains from the plant to the pantry. Visit with Park Interpreter Carson to…
Saturday, May 18, 2019
/ 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Stay for a minute or an hour; it’s up to you. Each time slot offers a different adventure just waiting to be discovered! Will it be snorkeling? Skins and skulls? Marvelous macros? Nature crafts? Clue…
Saturday, May 18, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sign up now for a guided kayak tour on the pristine Cossatot River. The park provides the kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets. These trips are for beginners, so we are not setting a really fast pace.…