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.
Friday, October 26, 2018
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter BT for a hike into the westernmost hollow, or canyon, of the Seven Hollows area. There we will hear a short version of Washington Irving’s story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,”…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the autumn season on Petit Jean Mountain! Family-friendly, festival fun and nature-focused activities are provided. Costumes are welcome; dress up as your favorite park animal! Contact the…
Friday, November 23, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more!…
Saturday, November 24, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more!…
Sunday, November 25, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more!…
Saturday, December 01, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
See the park’s historic Mather Lodge dressed in its Christmas finery. Enjoy family arts and crafts activities and seasonal entertainment. Santa Claus is scheduled for an appearance, as well.…
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Guided hikes on New Year’s Day are part of an annual First Day Hikes initiative in the state parks in all 50 states. Begin the new year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors! Contact the…
Saturday, January 12, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two days are devoted to our national symbol: the bald eagle. A variety of programs are planned including field trips to nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to watch for wintering eagles and…
Sunday, January 13, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two days are devoted to our national symbol: the bald eagle. A variety of programs are planned including field trips to nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to watch for wintering eagles and…
Friday, February 15, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain and be treated to a romantic weekend. Activities such as guided trail hikes are geared toward couples. Enjoy a Sweethearts' Dinner at the lodge.…
Saturday, February 16, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain and be treated to a romantic weekend. Activities such as guided trail hikes are geared toward couples. Enjoy a Sweethearts' Dinner at the lodge.…
Sunday, February 17, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain and be treated to a romantic weekend. Activities such as guided trail hikes are geared toward couples. Enjoy a Sweethearts' Dinner at the lodge.…
Saturday, March 02, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March is Archeology Month in Arkansas, and you are invited to spend a day discovering the archeological treasures of Petit Jean Mountain, including the American Indian pictographs of Rock House Cave.…
Friday, March 15, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 18 is Arbor Day in Arkansas. You are invited to enjoy park programs that celebrate our bounty and variety of trees and the natural beauty of Petit Jean State Park. Contact the park for a…
Saturday, March 16, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 18 is Arbor Day in Arkansas. You are invited to enjoy park programs that celebrate our bounty and variety of trees and the natural beauty of Petit Jean State Park. Contact the park for a…
Sunday, March 17, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 18 is Arbor Day in Arkansas. You are invited to enjoy park programs that celebrate our bounty and variety of trees and the natural beauty of Petit Jean State Park. Contact the park for a…
Monday, March 18, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Family-friendly programs, including some evening activities, are scheduled during this week: guided hikes, nature games, park tours, and more. Contact the park for a schedule or to inquire about…
Monday, March 18, 2019
/ 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 18 is Arbor Day in Arkansas. You are invited to enjoy park programs that celebrate our bounty and variety of trees and the natural beauty of Petit Jean State Park. Contact the park for a…
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Family-friendly programs, including some evening activities, are scheduled during this week: guided hikes, nature games, park tours, and more. Contact the park for a schedule or to inquire about…
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Family-friendly programs, including some evening activities, are scheduled during this week: guided hikes, nature games, park tours, and more. Contact the park for a schedule or to inquire about…