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, November 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Want to see where some of the earlier settlers settled and
where they are buried? Join Park Interpreter Melissa as we hike the west side of
the Ouachita Trail to the Pioneer…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what the Wonder House is about? Join Park Interpreter Melissa and step back in history to see one of the first vacation homes built in the 1930s.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Is eating bugs a real thing? Join Park Interpreter Melissa and see who really eats bugs. If you’re brave enough you can join the “I Ate A Bug Club!” Bring your appetite and take a bite, or come and…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
How attentive do you really think you are? Join Park Interpreter Melissa to test your powers of observation in this fun interesting hidden item hunt along the Spring Trail.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or pro at birding, join Park Interpreter Melissa as we hike to the observation deck. We will be watching for birds along the way. Bring your binoculars and we will see how…
Sunday, November 24, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you ever wonder what the Wonder House is about? Join Park Interpreter Melissa and step back in history to see one of the first vacation homes built in the 1930s.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Do you know what animals eat or where they get their food? Join Park Interpreter Melissa on a short hike to look for critter signs and tracks to see what is eaten for food.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Who needs pencils, paint, or paper to create art? Join Park Interpreter Melissa as we create art with our natural resources.
Friday, November 29, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Are you looking for a relaxing way to spend the Friday after Thanksgiving away from all the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping? We’ll have self-guided programs and activities that the whole…
Friday, November 29, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Melissa for an invigorating afternoon hike down Lovers' Leap Trail. There are trees we can identify and we’ll possibly see some wildlife. Meet at the north side of Lovers' Leap…
Friday, November 29, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Melissa on a hike to what used to be the old water system for the 1898 hotel.
Friday, November 29, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Melissa for a leisurely stroll on this short trail. Terrain is easy, so we will take our time and enjoy what nature has to offer us.
Friday, November 29, 2019
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Melissa and enjoy a serene summer walk on top of the mountain to catch a glimpse of the changes the season brings with it. This will be an easy hike for all ages.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what the Wonder House is about? Join Park Interpreter Melissa and step back in history to see one of the first vacation homes built in the 1930s.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
What is a tree cookie? Want to remember your visit to Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join Park Interpreter Melissa as we discover the unique qualities of tree cookies and create a tree cookie necklace…
Saturday, November 30, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Do we have bears here at Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join Park Interpreter Melissa to find out if these once almost extinct animals live near the park.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - Monday, December 23, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Do you want to relax and have fun this Christmas? We’ll have self-guided programs and activities that the whole family can enjoy. Contact the park for a detailed schedule as the date gets closer.
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Start New Year’s Day on the right foot! Take a self-guided walk or join Park Interpreter Melissa for a 1-mile hike on Lovers’ Leap Trail. Before the hike, we will meet in the Hearth Room at the lodge.…
Saturday, March 28, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Help keep your state park beautiful today! Volunteers are invited to help pick up trash along the beautiful Talimena Scenic Drive, Wonder House, trails, and around the park lodge! Registration begins…