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.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
Friday, March 29, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 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…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to explore some of these adaptations. We will create…
Saturday, March 30, 2024
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle offers diverse habitat that allow many different and unique animals to live here including the beaver. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about these…
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 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…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items! Bring your whole family and see…
Friday, April 05, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wouldn’t it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not careful. Stop by the…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 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…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 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 at the amphitheater for a discussion about ways…
Saturday, April 06, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to explore some of the players in this vital ecosystem.
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center and venture down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see who is…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park…
Sunday, April 07, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 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 at the pavilion to make the most of this…
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 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…
Friday, April 12, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Food never tastes as good as it does while you're camping. Join the park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven and a taste of early…
Saturday, April 13, 2024
/ 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…