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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Nov 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Little Explorers

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bring your little explorer for a weekly nature adventure. Each program features a new theme with hands-on, play-based sensory activities for ages 3-5. Meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center and bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers...
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Nov 23
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Sunfish Safari

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a “safari” around the aquariums in the visitor center. Learn about the wide variety of sunfish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Nov 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Catch of the Day

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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Nov 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

"Who Goes There" Hike

Hikes
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle home State Park. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about. After looking through the clues, we will head down the trail...
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Nov 24
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
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 lunch.
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Nov 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wildlife Bingo

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover some of the creatures that call this area home.
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Nov 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, many ducks, and...
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Nov 25
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pioneer Play

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some pioneer play.
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Nov 28
10:00am - 10:45am

Stories of Lake Dardanelle

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to hear some stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique culture in the River Valley...
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Nov 28
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
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 lunch.
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Nov 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cast a Line from the Fishing Pier

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Relax, recharge, and connect with nature during a peaceful afternoon of fishing with a park interpreter. Bring a chair; we’ll provide the rods, bait, and all other gear you need. No experience necessary. A valid Arkansas fishing license is required...
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Nov 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm

All Tied Up (Basic Knots)

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn to tie a few basic knots that will come in handy on any outdoor...
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Dec 1
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
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 lunch.
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Dec 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Grab Bag Adventures

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to find out what is in her bag of fun. We’ll play a game to let you touch...
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Dec 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wetland Safari

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital ecosystem.
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