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.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started you only need the 3 B's: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Chicot State Park has plenty of birds, so meet a park interpreter at the visitor…
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robin! Scarlet Tanager! Red Headed Woodpecker! BINGO! Are you feeling lucky? Join a park interpreter in the shade for a few rounds of Bird Bingo!
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What do tongs, tweezers, pliers, and a staple remover have in common? Join a park interpreter to discover the answer. Learn how bird beaks are adapted to eat different kinds of food.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Chicot State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meet the park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Woolly Hollow State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will go on a hike and invite a few owls…
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Logoly State Park hosts one of nature's most impressive feats: bird migration. Every spring, hundreds of birds stop at the park to refuel before continuing their journey. Join park staff to learn more…
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Arkansas is home to many birds and a flyway for migratory birds. Learn birding basics and look for some of our feathered friends. Meet a park interpreter to hear more about this relaxing hobby and…
Sunday, May 26, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Arkansas is home to many birds and a flyway for migratory birds. Learn birding basics and look for some of our feathered friends. Meet a park interpreter to hear more about this relaxing hobby and…
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Did you realize you can tell what a bird eats by looking at its bill? Discover how birds use their bills as tools to crack, scoop, and pick out their food.
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Always chasing summer, these neotropical visitors to Lake Catherine State Park delight everyone with their aerial acrobatics and cheerful voices. Venture by the park's nature cabin to learn more about…
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to attract birds to your yard? Join park staff at Logoly State Park to learn about ways to make your yard more bird-friendly. Participants will receive handouts and helpful tips…
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Courtney for a fun game of Bird Bingo. While we play, we discover all sorts of interesting things about the birds that call Lake Fort Smith State Park their home or vacation…
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Visitors will not only learn about the lifestyles and habits of this fascinating bird, but its role in our nation’s history. After learning about these birds, children can make their own bald eagle…
Monday, May 27, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or pro at birding, join Park Interpreter Melissa as we hike to the observation deck. We will be watching for birds along the way. Bring your binoculars and we will see how…
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A pleasant day near the lake with feathered friends, what could be better? Meet a park interpreter and begin a lifelong hobby with free materials provided.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Ross to learn about some of the birds here at Petit Jean State Park and why they are important to our ecosystem. Bring a bird guidebook if you have one and join in the fun!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of bird bingo. Learn more about some of the birds found around the park as we play the game. This is a fun way for families to connect with nature together.
Friday, May 31, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter BT to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience. The scenery is great too. Bring…
Friday, May 31, 2019
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Birds eat a variety of things, from worms, to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder to take home with you.…
Saturday, June 01, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A bird’s beak shape depends on several factors. Enjoy this brief program about the different shapes of bird beaks and how birds use them!