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 27, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a mildly strenuous hike up and down Crowley’s Ridge. We will look at the different layers of sediment that form the ridge and explore how two mighty rivers helped carve…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What better way to experience a Storm Creek Lake sunset than on the water? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely kayak tour of the lake's shoreline and coves while enjoying the day's golden hour. We…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join the park interpreter as we explore the changes butterflies go through from egg to adult. We will cover host plants that can be found throughout the park and that you can plant in your yard to…
Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAWsome guided hike along the 1/2 mile Trotting Fox Trail. Then, stick around to get your…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Today we will have skulls from members of different classes of animals for you to compare and contrast. A park interpreter is available to help you discover what class of animal the various skulls…
Friday, May 10, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Storm Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…
Friday, May 10, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to earn a sweet prize and to test your knowledge of the natural world around you. Supplies are limited to a…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you curious about kayaking? We have a few kayaks available for you to try. The park interpreter is available to answer questions and give you pointers. This is a great way to find out if a kayak…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What better way to experience a Bear Creek Lake sunset than on the water? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely kayak tour of the lake's shoreline and coves while enjoying the day's golden hour. We…
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Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Snakes have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but they are a very beneficial part of our natural ecosystems. Join a park interpreter for a look at this often-misunderstood creature. Discover how…
Sunday, May 12, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why a snake sheds its skin? Join a park interpreter to answer this and several more questions about these fascinating animals. You'll even get to make your own snakeskin…
Friday, May 17, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to see what birds are hanging around in the forest and on the water of Storm Creek Lake. All levels of birding experience welcome. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be…
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Friday, May 17, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a mildly strenuous hike up and down Crowley’s Ridge. We will look at the different layers of sediment that form the ridge and explore how two mighty rivers helped carve…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. This evening we begin our campfire program off with a quick welcome and park orientation. We finish with a short program delving…
Saturday, May 25, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Sunday, May 26, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Snakes have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but they are a very beneficial part of our natural ecosystems. Join a park interpreter for a look at this often-misunderstood creature. Discover how…