Arkansas State Park Events

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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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Dec 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Dec 12
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tree Cookie Ornaments

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the center to paint your own tree cookie ornament and explore the life of a tree through tree rings. All supplies provided.
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Dec 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Journey of Migrating Birds

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Arkansas becomes a temporary haven for many migratory birds during winter. Join a park interpreter to explore the journey of migrating birds and learn how to identify birds you may see in your backyard and in the park this time of year.
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Dec 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Dec 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Micro Hike

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape; you never know what you might find. This is 0.5-mile round trip hike is rated easy to moderate.
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Dec 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tree Cookie Ornaments

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the center to paint your own tree cookie ornament and explore the life of a tree through tree rings. All supplies provided.
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Dec 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Dec 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages.
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Dec 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hibernation Station

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
While Arkansas isn’t covered in snow all winter, the inhabitants of forests undergo fascinating transformations and exhibit surprising habits to survive the colder months. Stop by Cossatot Falls to discover the many ways wildlife of the area live...
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Dec 27
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions
Jan 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions
Jan 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions
Jan 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions
Jan 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions
Jan 31
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
Get Directions