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, June 06, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Ouachita in a new way. We will boat out to an island or shoreline in the lake and snorkel around the island shore to see what lies beneath the water's…
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles and…
Thursday, June 08, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Thursday, June 08, 2023
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
Friday, June 09, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Fishing with only a stick, line, and hook can be challenging. With a little practice, you can be on your way to landing a big one. Join a park interpreter and try your hand at cane pole fishing with…
Friday, June 09, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Friday, June 09, 2023
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Do you know what kind of
fish are in Lake Ouachita? Would you like to learn what it takes to reel in a
big one? Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practice…
Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 9:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park by seeing if you're smarter than a park ranger! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with…
Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
Sunday, June 11, 2023
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do you know what kind of
fish are in Lake Ouachita? Would you like to learn what it takes to reel in a
big one? Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practice…
Sunday, June 11, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
Sunday, June 11, 2023
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
No better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter who will take you out on a boat and find a perfect place go…
Heart Healthy

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Lake Ouachita State Park staff and volunteers to work on our two trails located in the state park. We will be working on trail maintenance, eroded areas, over hanging limbs and vegetation and…
Heart Healthy

Thursday, June 15, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Friday, June 16, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in our audio-visual room to discover the exciting world of snakes! We will discover the different species of snakes you might encounter here at Lake Ouachita State Park, as…