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, March 29, 2024
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Mississippi Delta is crawling with insects and many of them serve unique roles in their ecosystems. Enjoy a short hike with a park interpreter and collect different specimens to identify.…
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Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bluebirds are an exciting find while exploring Lake Catherine State Park. These cool creatures search for cavities of trees to nest in each spring, but these spots can be hard to come by. Join Park…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the park interpreters for a tasty camp treat by the fire! We’ll be making S’more dump cake and discussing the history of Dutch ovens.
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Many insects “sing” at night, but did you know
that most of the park's nighttime noise comes from frogs? Can you communicate
with them? Hop on by to find out more about our local frogs and learn fun…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Jake 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.…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
When you experience the 2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to make the most of…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Memories are moments we strive to remember fondly for years to come. Spring is a special time at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie on a walk at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to…
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Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past
and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join
a park interpreter to
learn about "stewardship" and…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
On April 8, 2024, Crowley’s Ridge State Park will experience 3 minutes and 9 seconds of total solar eclipse. But what is the total solar eclipse? Join a park interpreter to investigate this phenomenon…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Why are there more bugs popping out in the springtime? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to discover the world of bugs at the amphitheater. This program will last about 30 minutes.
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
While many people are familiar with the stories of the
internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, most likely don’t
give much thought to what happened to the people after the war’s…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
2024 is a special year for the cicadas. Meet Ada the Cicada at the Nature Cabin to learn more about the year of the cicada here in Arkansas. This program will include a small craft that is fun for all…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Learn to use a compass, join a park interpreter in the visitor center…