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, March 29, 2024 - Wednesday, May 01, 2024
“In Their Wallet” tells the story of the many challenges
facing early Arkansans as they began building an economy with a sound money
system. The exhibit features money and coins…
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Saturday, September 07, 2024
In the nineteenth century, several local residents had a wonderful talent for painting and went on to become famous nationwide for their work. In this exhibit, some of the work of different…
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Like today, leisure and recreation were an essential part of life for residents of Washington in the 19th century. Residents would take time to participate in many different activities to enjoy life…
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Sunday, June 02, 2024
Solar eclipses of all types happened in
Arkansas and across the United States in the 19th century. Two
documented total solar eclipses crossed portions of Arkansas in 1834 and 1918. Learn about some…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a variety of biscuits and learn
how to use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s candle shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
When you experience the
2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make
irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to
make the most of…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This living history program places guests in the setting of a town “lyceum” lecture conducted by two characters from Washington’s past, Dr. Benjamin Jett and Dr. Nathan Smith. Guests will…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
When you experience the
2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make
irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to
make the most of…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This living history program places guests in the setting of a town “lyceum” lecture conducted by two characters from Washington’s past, Dr. Benjamin Jett and Dr. Nathan Smith. Guests will…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This workshop covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a full meal and learn how to
use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the park at…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s candle shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy
refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled
by fashion trends of the 19th century. Register…