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, November 09, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities so that we…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter in the visitor center…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever heard the saying “busy as a beaver” and wondered what it meant? Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn what that really means and how a…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
We will learn about the Trail of Tears and explore the role the area surrounding Lake Dardanelle played during removal. Native Americans, removed from their homes, made decisions here that changed…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Race through this life-sized tree maze to discover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out…
Saturday, November 09, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Many of those creatures come out only at night. Join a park…
Sunday, November 10, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may be the most memorable part of your trip.…
Sunday, November 10, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed, but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the bald eagles…
Sunday, November 10, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The forests of Lake Dardanelle State Park are filled with many pine trees. These trees played an important role in the development of the state of Arkansas and also support wildlife. They can also be…
Monday, November 11, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then don't miss out on the chance to meet some of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle State Pakr.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center so you can discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the…
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Learn to use a compass, join a park interpreter in the visitor center…
Thursday, November 14, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Cherokees who historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to…
Friday, November 15, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
People have looked to the moon for centuries. They have used it to look upon in wonder, to tell the time of the year, and even when to plant their crops. Join a park interpreter in the parking area…
Saturday, November 16, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cherokees are skilled weavers who began moving to this area as early as 1700s and continued to move through the area during the Trail of Tears. They used river cane and oak splits to create beautiful…
Saturday, November 16, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
Saturday, November 23, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…