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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Scavenger Hunt Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Start November off on the right foot with a hike and hunt! Cane Creek State Park trails offer plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a trek through our woods where the West Gulf Coastal…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Elaine Trailhead
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided hike lasting about 45 minutes on a gravel surface trail. Meet at the Elaine trailhead as we discover the rich natural heritage of the area and history of…
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"What's that Fur?"
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, November 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Canstellations
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided.
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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, November 08, 2025
Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting
the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie,
vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…
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Delta Heritage Trail in Autumn
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…
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Nature Photography
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fall is here, and it's showing at Cane Creek State Park! Beautiful colors, cool temperatures, and a whole host of creatures scurrying around getting ready for winter! This is the perfect time to try…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Taste Test
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For centuries, the Dutch oven has been a staple cooking utensil of the people of Arkansas. The unique flavor and texture of food cooked in a cast-iron oven is unique and delicious. Meet a park…
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Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
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Name that Noggin!
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, November 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Women in the Woods
Join women empowering women in the outdoors. Lake Chicot State Park is hosting a space where you will make connections to the calm waters, scenic cypress trees, abundant wildlife,…
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DIY Fire Starter
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Having trouble getting your campfire started? Join a park interpreter to learn fire-building techniques and how to make your own fire starter from materials around your home. We promise this…
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Kate Adams Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience autumn in the Delta on a guided kayak tour led by a park interpreter on Kate Adams Lake. Join us as we explore the natural world and rich cultural…
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Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fall is a beautiful time of year. What better way to enjoy it than with a walk? Meet a park interpreter for this leisurely stroll through the park, and be prepared to be relaxed and rejuvenated by the…
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Canstellations
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided.
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Winter Bird Feeders
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Whether you know a lot or a little about birds, they're still fun to watch. Arkansas is a temporary home to some interesting and beautiful bird species that migrate here during the winter. Meet a park…
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