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.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
/ 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Did you realize you can tell what a bird eats by looking at its bill? Discover how birds at Village Creek State Park use their bills as tools to crack, scoop, and pick out their food.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us as we learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. This program will last an hour and will consist of hiking 1.5-miles. Please bring water and wear…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, November 16, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature and around your house? The park interpreter will show you how, and you can make one to take home. If there is inclement…
Saturday, November 16, 2024
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Take a break, relax, and make smores as you listen to traditional stories told next to the campfire. This is a great activity for families. Please bring your own insect repellent, water, chairs, and…
Sunday, November 17, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, November 24, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, November 24, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet Park Interpreter Megan for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
Sunday, November 24, 2024
/ 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Join us as we get our hands dirty to learn what makes Crowley's Ridge an unusual geologic formation within the state of Arkansas. This is a free, family-friendly event that requires no registration or…
Friday, November 29, 2024
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…
Saturday, November 30, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us as we learn about the history of the Old Military Road Trail and the Trail of Tears. This program will last an hour and will consist of hiking 1.5-miles. Please bring water and wear…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, November 30, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come celebrate the holidays with some fun nature based crafts. These will include cute decorations and fun homemade gifts.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
/ 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Join us as we learn how both weather and animals play a major role in ensuring the future of our beautiful forest by dispersing seeds throughout Village Creek State Park. This is a free,…
Saturday, December 07, 2024
/ 9:45 p.m. - 11 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a Golf Cart Safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
Saturday, December 21, 2024
/ 9:45 p.m. - 11 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a Golf Cart Safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…