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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Oct 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cherokee Games

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they played to...
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Oct 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beginning Fishing

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
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Oct 24
8:30am - 9:30am

Morning Bird Walk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Oct 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Stories on the Lawn

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in grassy area across from the visitor center for this fun story time and craft. This activity is designed for children under 5 to learn about and explore nature and the many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home...
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Oct 24
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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Oct 24
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a meal together. Please wear closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate attire. If you have any food allergies...
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Oct 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Letterboxing

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues and a compass. Come to the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing and test your compass skills.
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Oct 25
9:00am - 9:45am

Shoreline Stroll

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center for a guided shoreline stroll along Lake Dardanelle to explore where land and water meet. Participants will take an easy walk, observe seasonal changes, and discover how the Arkansas River shapes life...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Geocaching 101

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Curious about geocaching but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learn the basics of this real-world treasure hunt using GPS. Discover how to find caches, log your finds, and practice responsible...
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Oct 25
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Dardanelle Adventures

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a fun-filled fishing excursion on Lake Dardanelle. On this exciting hour and a half adventure you will be able to fish, learn a bit more about the area, and hopefully discover some of the native residents of the lake. Be sure to...
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Oct 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Corn Husk Figurines

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area near the fishing pier. You’ll learn about a toy made by early children and make one of your own.
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Oct 26
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Little Explorers

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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Oct 27
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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Oct 27
1:00pm - 2:00pm

In-Seine Adventure

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the lake besides fish and turtles? We will meet at the kayak beach and seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake...
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Oct 29
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Slithering Snakes

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then, don’t miss...
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