Arkansas State Park Events

Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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May 22
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Be an Explorer

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) who care about nature, history...
May 22
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Firebuilding 101

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!
May 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Welcome to Lake Sylvia: Campfire and Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend by visiting Camp Ouachita Historic Site for a welcoming campfire and craft! Decorate a cute cabin shaped popsicle stick photo frame while sitting near the campfire. Guests are encouraged to hang out and ask...
May 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Weekend Welcome Campfire Chat

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Chicot State Park with a relaxed and welcoming campfire gathering. Join the park interpreter for an informal chat about the park’s history, wildlife, and seasonal highlights while enjoying the warmth and...
May 22
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Campfire Adventure

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Once complete, the Delta Heritage Trail will stretch for more than 80 miles offering one of Arkansas’s premier destinations for outdoor adventure. Join us at the visitor center campfire for an engaging program that highlights the many ways you can...
May 22
6:45pm - 8:00pm

Golf Cart Safari

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
May 22
7:00pm - 8:30pm

S'mores Meet & Greet

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join park staff and camper neighbors at the Main Pavilion Area for a campfire. We will provide marshmallows for s'mores. Gather around and talk about the exciting programs the park is offering this weekend.
May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Campfire Singalong

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for a cozy musical start to the holiday weekend. Bring your camp chairs and bug spray to meet your neighbors and join in some songs that the settlers of historic Davidsonville would have enjoyed 200 years...
May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: The SSS Experience

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Camping is not complete without the SSS experience: sunsets, stories, and s'mores. Join the park interpreter to welcome in Memorial Day weekend. Bring your outdoor chair (and maybe a cozy blanket), experience the sunset on the water at Lake Frierson...
May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Welcome to the Weekend" Social

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Kick-start Memorial Day Weekend the right way by joining park staff for a social hour. Learn what makes Lake Charles State Park a unique and special place and find out what scheduled programs and self-guided activities are available during your stay...
May 22
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook to explore what the weekend has in store for you. While we enjoy each other’s company, we will be greeted by a beautiful Petit Jean State Park sunset. This program will last about 30 minutes. Bring a lawn...
May 22
7:00pm - 8:45pm

Welcome to the Weekend

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Welcome to Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Want to discover ways to explore and enjoy the park this weekend? Join a park interpreter near the swim beach for a fun introduction to recreation opportunities at Lake Dardanelle State...
May 22
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Summer Kick-off Social

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to enjoy s’mores and meet other campers! This event is free and is a great opportunity to learn more about our park, get informed about activities going on through the weekend, and socialize with other guests...
May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point to witness a breathtaking sunset. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer!
May 22
7:30pm - 8:15pm

Campfire Trivia

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of America's only public diamond mine in a fun trivia battle. Benches are available at the amphitheater, but it is recommended to bring your own chairs.