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.
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the
many ways seeds are moved throughout the park.
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney movies can be found at Devil’s Den State Park? Join Park Interpreter Kara to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the park, and…
Thursday, October 05, 2023
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What is
metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and does it compared to how people grow? Join Park Interpreter Kara
to learn about the process and why it's unique. And then…
Thursday, October 05, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
When exploring the park, critters can be hard
to spot. Some blend in with the background, some look like different objects, and others pretend to be other animals. Join Park…
Friday, October 06, 2023
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join Park Interpreter Kara and learn about their characteristics and why they are helpful!
Friday, October 06, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Those raccoon rascals have struck again! They were spotted fleeing into the woods with a marinated steak and a bag of marshmallows! So, if you want to learn how to avoid these mischievous creatures…
Saturday, October 07, 2023
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about the legacy of the CCC, marvel at the natural beauty of the Ozarks, and discover all that this park can offer you! Join Park Interpreter Kara for an orientation to Devil's Den State Park.
Saturday, October 07, 2023
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara for an afternoon hike which will be about 1-mile (out and back) along the southern end of the Devil's Racetrack. Discover all about the different habitats along this section…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, October 08, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in
different types of nests! Join Park Interpreter Kara to find out which birds
live in what nests, where you might find…
Sunday, October 08, 2023
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a
tree, and how can they tell us the forest? Join Park
Interpreter Kara to learn how to decipher those messages and piece together…
Sunday, October 08, 2023
After a busy summer, come help us to beautify the park on our Centennial Day of Service! Depending on your interests, we may assign you to clean out the fire pits and charcoal grills, power wash the…
Heart Healthy
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Terry and discover just how well you know things in nature by using only your sense of touch! It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s really fun!
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join Park Assistant Superintendent Tim to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
It’s eat or be eaten in the animal world! Join Park Interpreter Terry and explore some features and adaptations of some mammals that either turns one into a predator or into its prey.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
While exploring you may here a symphony of
songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil’s Den State Park. Join
Park Interpreter Kara to learn
how to pick out some…
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sometimes it feels like the weather is unpredictable. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn about some of the different signs people have used to determine what kind of weather to expect and participate…
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Terry as we walk in the footprints of those who built the park in the past and discover how their mark changed your park for years to come.
Heart Healthy
Thursday, October 12, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What is the difference between a toad and frog? Meet Park Interpreter Terry to play this fun mix and match game as you discover the similarities and differences between these crazy amphibians. Then…
Thursday, October 12, 2023
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara to play the role of
an animal dining at the imaginary Critter Café. Learn what type of food your
animal eats and where they would find it in the park.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Opossums are funny looking creatures and have been around longer than the dinosaurs. They also have a special job to do in nature. Join Park Interpreter Terry as we talk about the importance of these…