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.
Monday, June 17, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Always chasing summer, these visitors to Lake Catherine delight everyone with their aerial acrobatics, and cheerful voices. Visit the nature cabin to learn more about purple martins and make a craft.
Monday, June 17, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Turtles are terrific! Drop by the nature cabin to hear a program about these cute reptiles and hear an interesting story about a turtle racing a beaver.
Monday, June 17, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
The Ouachita Mountains are millions of years in the making. Their creation forever changed this area. Visit the nature cabin to hear their story.
Monday, June 17, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful moon-lit tour on Lake Catherine. Our stable, flat-water kayaks are easy to navigate and are incredibly relaxing. No experience is required, but you should be…
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a program on nature's engineer---the beaver! This crafty creature has the ability to change a world. Visit the nature cabin to hear some facts, and stories of this amazing…
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
If you love nature and picture books, then join us for a story with a natural theme. Our reading is about a box turtle and how little things can really matter.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Before there were clocks, people used sundials to measure time. Visit the nature cabin to build your own timepiece.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Frogs are seriously cool critters. Hop on by the nature cabin to discover the types of frogs found at Lake Catherine State Park and get a chance to create your own frog.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Many creatures at Lake Catherine State Park use clever tricks to stay hidden from trouble. Stop by the nature cabin to learn about camouflage from a park interpreter.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A pleasant day near
the lake with feathered friends, what could be better? Meet a park interpreter
and begin a lifelong hobby with free materials provided.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Butterflies abound all
over Lake Catherine. Come by the nature cabin to learn about some of the
butterflies that can be found and also get a chance to design and create your
very own…
Thursday, June 20, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Take only pictures, leave only footprints..." Want to learn more about this phrase and the campaign to keep nature clean? Drop by the nature cabin to meet a park interpreter and find out more about…
Thursday, June 20, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
There is life at every level of the forest in Lake Catherine State Park. Head up to the nature cabin to take a fascinating journey through the layers of life with a park interpreter.
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Ever wonder what the summer solstice is really about and what it means? Venture by the nature cabin and discover why it is important.
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Have you ever felt coyote fur, or seen beaver teeth? Join a park interpreter for a look at the hides and skulls of some of Arkansas's larger mammals.
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Knot tying is essential for camping! Come by the nature cabin to get a piece of rope and learn several very useful knots.
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A great way to appreciate nature firsthand is by drawing it. Come to the park amphitheater to get some tips on drawing landscapes and wildlife from a park interpreter. Pencils and paper provided!
Friday, June 21, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
With six wooden bridges and a scenic waterfall, the Falls Branch Trail traverses a two-mile section of the Ouachita Mountains. Join a park interpreter for a guided walk on this
moderately…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, June 22, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
The State Park Explorer Program focuses on lessons in conservation for kids ages 6-14 who are interested in fun outdoor activities and important experiences about our parks.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The men of the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) helped to build the park you enjoy today. Join a park
interpreter for an easy guided walk to hear their story and examine some…