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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Reptilian Riddles
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many creatures call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Many of these amazing creatures are reptiles. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover some of the things that…
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Eagle Tour
Thursday, December 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Wetland Safari
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital…
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O.W.L.S. -Tree ID
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to
enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women
Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Handmade Holiday - Survival Bracelets
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by November 22nd. The registration fee…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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A Walk amongst the Fish
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
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Eagle Tour
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Who Goes There?
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they…
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 11:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Try to catch a glimpse the Geminid meteor shower at its peak! Mount Magazine State Park offers some of the darkest skies in Arkansas and is a great place
to experience this special event. Be sure…
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Eagle Tour
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Marsh Mystery
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we…
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Hidden Creatures
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting and sometimes just for style, but animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room…
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Cherokee Games
Thursday, December 18, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the…
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Morning Bird Walk
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
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Catch of the Day
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…
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