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.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating area of the Ozarks. To register, call (870) 445-3629 or come by the visitor…
Saturday, August 25, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sign up in advance for a snorkeling adventure on Bull Shoals Lake. We will snorkel along the shoreline looking for fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks and snorkels are provided. Lifejackets are…
Saturday, August 25, 2018
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating area of the Ozarks. To register, call (870) 445-3629 or come by the visitor…
Saturday, August 25, 2018
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing evening kayak tour along the shores of beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. We will paddle around the coves near Browns Beach, and hopefully spot some wildlife as the sun…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
From a tiny egg to a voracious caterpillar and finally a beautiful winged insect, the butterflies’ lifecycle has fascinated our imaginations. Come learn a little about the lifecycle of these…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good ol’ days. Learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Don’t miss your chance for a…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Arkansas is home to many birds and a flyway for migratory birds. Learn birding basics and look for some of our feathered friends. Meet a park interpreter to learn more about this relaxing hobby and…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This informative program is full…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Arkansas is home to many birds and a flyway for migratory birds. Learn birding basics and look for some of our feathered friends. Meet a park interpreter to learn more about this relaxing hobby and…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and certified kayaking instructor for a brief session on the different strokes, how to get in and out of the boat correctly, safety tips, some of the necessary gear, and much…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating area of the Ozarks. To register, call (870) 445-3629 or come by the visitor…
Friday, August 31, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Saturday, September 01, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Sunday, September 02, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Monday, September 03, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the history of the White River! Events focus on the ecology and
history of this beautiful area. Enjoy a multimedia
presentation of the history of the White River
at the James A. Gaston…
Saturday, September 15, 2018
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Help beautify Bull Shoals Lake and surrounding
area trails, with National Public Lands Day and the
Great Arkansas Cleanup. This event welcomes
hikers, kayakers, canoeists, boat owners,…
Friday, October 05, 2018
/ 6 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Ladies, open the door to all of your senses by
getting away and reconnecting with nature.
During this 3-day, 2-night adventure, we will offer
sessions on basic camping, nature journaling,
intro to…