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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Campfire Craft
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Geocaching Hike on the Island Trail
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Spear and Atlatl Demonstration
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…
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Pedal and Picnic Ride
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Big Maumelle River Spring Canoe Float
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
It is early spring and there is no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than getting out on the water paddling down the scenic Maumelle River watching wildlife and taking in the sights. Call to sign…
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Who Goes There
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what…
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Pedal and Picnic Ride
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…
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Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…
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Camp Ouachita Walking Tour
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Step into the past on the Camp Ouachita Walking Tour. On this guided walk, you will learn the history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia from a park interpreter. Explore beautiful views, the Girl Scouts…
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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Meadowbrook Bingo Hike
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s Meadowbrook Trail is a thriving natural area. Join a park interpreter near the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll down the trail to discover some of the many things that…
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Geocaching Look & Learn Table
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ready for an adventure? Learn how to use GPS technology to find hidden treasures and discover tips for becoming a successful treasure hunter. Stop by the park interpreter's Look & Learn Table at…
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Geocaching Hike on the Island Trail
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…
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Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Collection
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum will be collecting glass recycling at the museum as part of the Great American Cleanup. Glass bottles, jars and containers are welcome. Information on how to recycle…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes. This program will last…
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Birds of Petit Jean
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to see a few during your stay.…
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Campfire Craft
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Spring Equinox Sunset Tour
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to walk into the past and discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived in the area over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be…
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