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, June 19, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This teleconference is teaching me how to post things to the online calendar:)
Thursday, June 20, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Why did the turtle cross the road? Join Park Interpreter Haley to find out! With the help of our resident three-toed box turtle, we will discuss the different turtle species found within Daisy State…
Thursday, June 20, 2019
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fishing is a
great way to enjoy your day here at Daisy State Park! Join us as we discuss
what fish you are most likely to catch here in Lake Greeson, as well as ways to
follow all…
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Calling all explorers! If you love playing outside and visiting your state parks, come learn how you can be an official Arkansas State Park Explorer. Bring your family to this drop-in program to help…
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Haley for a warm welcome to Daisy State Park! Enjoy a s’more around the campfire while learning about the exciting programs being offered this week.
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join Park Interpreter Haley on an exciting night time adventure. This guided walk will explore the different adaptations that make…
Saturday, June 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitat for species large and small. Join us as we discover some of the smaller creatures and feed lunch to our co-interpreters, our speckled king snake and turtles.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
/ 7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
“Who” wants to know more about owls? Join Park Interpreter Haley, to learn about the owls of Daisy State Park, how they benefit us and ways we can return the favor. Following our discussion, we will…
Saturday, June 22, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join Park Interpreter Haley for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history and natural features of this lake. Don’t forget your…
Sunday, June 23, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Haley for a tranquil kayak outing. This will be an easy kayak expedition,
perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring
clothing…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, June 23, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You may see
a variety of mammals in Daisy State Park, but what do you think their furs feel
like? Join Park Interpreter Haley to discover some of these interesting animals and learn…
Sunday, June 23, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join Park
Interpreter Haley for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history
and natural features of this lake.…
Saturday, June 29, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about Arkansas's safe boating laws and practices in this 6-hour class. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986 and of legal age to operate a motorboat must have successfully completed an…
Saturday, August 24, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's preferred hunter education class. It is a 10-hour instructor-led classroom and hands-on demonstration. The final class concludes with a test to pass the…
Saturday, September 21, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's preferred hunter education class. It is a 10-hour instructor-led classroom and hands-on demonstration. The final class concludes with a test to pass the…
Saturday, October 05, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's preferred hunter education class. It is a 10-hour instructor-led classroom and hands-on demonstration. The final class concludes with a test to pass the…
Saturday, November 02, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a major fund raising event designed to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention. This event is sponsored by Ryan’s Call Foundation and hosted by Daisy State Park and…