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.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy an introduction to the history of campfire cooking, learn how to take care of your cast-iron ovens, and take home a variety of recipes. Afterward, help prepare an afternoon meal and dessert,…
Saturday, February 22, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy an introduction to the history of campfire cooking, learn how to take care of your cast-iron ovens, and take home a variety of recipes. Afterward, help prepare some dishes including a dessert,…
Friday, March 27, 2020 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
Whether it
be kayaking, birding, or Dutch oven cooking, discover what the outdoors means
to you. Join us for a fun weekend
where you’ll learn new skills from field experts and make…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, March 28, 2020
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet at the
pavilion for a delicious lunch cooked in a Dutch oven. Learn the history and
the basics of cast iron cooking. The lunch menu includes: chili, cornbread, and
a delicious…
Saturday, April 04, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This workshop will explore the rich history of the Dutch oven and gives participants the opportunity to prepare recipes using this time-honored cooking method. Workshop includes hands-on…
Saturday, October 10, 2020
This
workshop will explore the rich history of the Dutch oven and gives participants
the opportunity to prepare recipes using this time-honored cooking method.
Workshop includes…
Saturday, October 31, 2020
The
Ozarks are beautiful this time of year with gorgeous weather, colorful scenery,
and superb trout fishing. Join a park interpreter for nature programs, lake and
river cruises, as well as the…
Friday, January 01, 2021
/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Start your year right with a breath of fresh air! Gather at the Big Bluff Trailhead on Powerhouse Road just beneath the Bull Shoals Dam. We will hike approximately 2 hours on the moderately-strenuous…