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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Think Like a Fish
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Opossums are Awesome
Sunday, February 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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Nature Sense
Monday, February 16, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you try to guess what natural wonders are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Tinkering for Tots
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are you ready to explore? Bring your young children to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources for the monthly “Tinkering for Tots” program. This activity is geared towards children ages 1-5. Through…
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Owl's Last Supper
Friday, February 20, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Ranger Beads: Make Them and Use Them
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior…
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Harness and Driving Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is…
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Hiking Skills: Map and Compass
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on demonstration and exercise of using a map and compass. This program will allow you the opportunity to properly utilize a topographic map for better preparedness…
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Senior Hike to the Waterfall
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are…
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Trial by Jury Dinner
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Experience 19th century justice in Washington as you take part in our ""Trial by Jury"" series. This vibrant re-enactment of a murder trial from 1844 is one to remember! The evening will begin with a…
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