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.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to an Ozark treasure, the Big Bluff Overlook. Along the way we will see a variety of habitats that animals and plants call home. At the overlook we will see…
Tuesday, October 23, 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…
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fascinating 1-mile walk in the woods. We will identify trees and learn some interesting facts about the different species. Bring your water bottle and wear comfortable…
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to explore some amazing treasures from Arkansas. We will examine up close some of the most beautiful bird species in our state. Learn about these birds and hear their calls at…
Thursday, October 25, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet down at the Gaston's Woodland Hiking Trail (follow signs to Gaston's, drive to the end of the cabins, and you will find a park interpreter at the trailhead) for a pleasant walk on one of the best…
Thursday, October 25, 2018
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a chance to venture into the nighttime forest and experience what it’s like to be a nocturnal creature. We will utilize a variety of senses as we explore along this 1-mile…
Friday, October 26, 2018
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Come see the fish feast. It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of native fish. It’s amazing to observe a trout strike at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish…
Friday, October 26, 2018
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing sunset kayak tour on beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. We will paddle the shores and coves near Browns Beach, looking at the rock formations, the plants that grow near…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to an Ozark treasure, the Big Bluff Overlook. Along the way we will see a variety of habitats that animals and plants call home. At the overlook we will see…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Ozarks are beautiful this time of year with
gorgeous weather, colorful scenery, and superb
trout fishing. Join a park interpreter for nature
programs, lake and river cruises as well as…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Take a guided tour on Bull Shoals Lake and get a chance to see some migrating waterfowl and maybe even a bald eagle. Trips on the lake can be chilly this time of year, so please dress appropriately.…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Have you ever felt coyote fur or seen beaver teeth? Join a park interpreter for a look at the hides and skulls of some of Arkansas’s larger mammals. We will learn why some of these beautiful animals…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Learn how to make an easy Dutch oven dessert during this cooking demonstration with park staff. Don’t miss your chance for a sample of…
Sunday, October 28, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.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…
Sunday, October 28, 2018
/ 12 p.m. - 1 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, October 28, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. The informative program is full of…
Sunday, October 28, 2018
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Watch the setting sun over Bull Shoals Lake on a relaxing evening cruise. Trips on the lake can be chilly this time of year, so please dress appropriately. You may want to bring along binoculars, a…
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Start your year right with a breath of fresh air! Gather at the Big Bluff Trailhead on Powerhouse Road just beneath the Bull Shoals Dam. We will hike approximately two hours on the moderately…
Friday, January 11, 2019
Each year approximately 100 bald eagles visit the Bull Shoals area. Visitors will enjoy festivities centered around our national symbol. Activities include lake and river tours, guided bird walks,…
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Each year approximately 100 bald eagles visit the Bull Shoals area. Visitors will enjoy festivities centered around our national symbol. Activities include lake and river tours, guided bird walks,…