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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 7:15 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 to view the sunset. Paddle…
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Canstellations
Saturday, September 20, 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike Lake View Trailhead
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet at the Lake View trailhead, in the community of Lake View, for a guided hike led by a park interpreter as we discover the natural world and rich cultural history of the Lake View community with…
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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Louisiana Purchase State Park is looking for volunteers to get outdoors and help
clean up the park that belongs to all of us as part of Great Arkansas Cleanup. This is the perfect opportunity for a…
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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Constellation Can Lanterns
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your very own night sky lantern! Participants are encouraged to bring their…
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Biking the Trotting Fox Trail
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Bring your bike and ride the scenic Trotting Fox Trail with a park interpreter. Learn trail etiquette and tips for safe biking while exploring the beauty of Crowley's Ridge. Helmets required.
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 7 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Frog Calls
Friday, September 26, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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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National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow Trail Beautification Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observe National Public Lands Day from the trails at Cane Creek State Park! Meet at the trailhead by pavilion #1 at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and supplies. Dedicate at least an hour to help beautify our…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup Arkansas City
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to take part in Great Arkansas Cleanup and clean up the park and historical section of Arkansas City. This is the perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service program or…
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Fall Into The Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the museum staff as we prepare for winter. Every homestead had a plan for the upcoming frost. Garden beds will be mulched. Brush removed and landscape prepared. Please wear sunscreen and bring…
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Arkansas City Trailhead Guided Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us at the Arkansas City trailhead as we explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail State Park's southern terminus in Arkansas City. From the trailhead, a park interpreter will lead an easy…
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Take a Child Outside Play Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
'Take a Child Outside' was founded to help children connect with nature. Bring your child and their friends to Cane Creek State Park to enjoy time outdoors playing games like hopscotch, red…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Waterscope Wonders
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to see underwater without getting wet like some of our waterfowl? Join a park interpreter in making your own waterscope, then walk down to…
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National Astronomy Day: Hubble's Night Sky Challenge
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Celebrate Astronomy Day with Hubble’s Night Sky Challenge as you join a park interpreter for an evening of discovery under the stars. Participants will test their stargazing skills, explore…
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