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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Glow on the Go: Night Paddle Experience
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we glide across the quiet waters of Lake Catherine under the glow of moonlight and stars. "Glow on the Go" is a guided night paddle that offers a peaceful…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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Star Party
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a night sky presentation by the Memphis Astronomical Society. Afterwards, we will move outside to view night sky objects through telescopes. If there is overcast or…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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Full Moon Kayak Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Experience Lake Catherine in a whole new light—moonlight! Join our park interpreters for a magical evening paddle under the stars. As we kayak across the calm, moonlit waters, you’ll enjoy the quiet…
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Kayak Stargazing
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Experience a night full of stars and stories from the best stargazing spot in the park -- the middle of the lake! Join a park interpreter to discover how stars have guided humans for centuries while…
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