Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What would you do if you were lost in the wilderness? Join a park interpreter in creating a survival keychain while learning some survival tips! Just stop by the visitor center first to pay the small…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bring your friends, meet some of the park staff, and play a fun game of sand volleyball!
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, join a park interpreter to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try your luck…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way to deal with unwanted parts of their food. Meet a park interpreter to dissect owl pellets, figure out what owls are eating, and learn about…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse
habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter at the
amphitheater and discover some…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter BT to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the adaptations that help owls hunt under the blanket of night and then search for this nocturnal raptor. Wear good walking shoes.
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Peek into the darkness and discover a world filled with superheroes. Join Park Interpreter Cathy to learn about these elusive birds of prey. As we walk, "who" knows what heroes will answer. Please…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and…
Heart Healthy
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 5:45 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning noon the…
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tranquil kayak outing on Lake Greeson as the sun goes down. This will be an easy paddle, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity.…
Heart Healthy
Friday, September 30, 2022
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
James Black (1800-1872) was one of the early settlers to Washington,
Hempstead County, Arkansas, moving to the area by the early 1820s. Black is
famous for forging the legendary…
Saturday, October 01, 2022
/ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover astronomy with members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. Clouds permitting, the evening's telescopic sights typically will include several planets, the moon, and other celestial…
Saturday, October 01, 2022
/ 10:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Join husband and wife duo 2’s Company as they perform old-time
mountain melodies on banjo and guitar that harken back to the days of the
Arkansas frontier.
Live…
Saturday, October 01, 2022
Take
a ride on our donkey-powered picnic swing pulled by Whiskey or Tango and enjoy
some old-fashioned fun while you enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks.
Rides occur from 10:30-11:30…