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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Aug 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to find out what is in her bag of fun! We’ll play a little game to let you...
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Aug 8
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Aug 8
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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Aug 8
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Macroinvertebrate Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle has an abundance of macroinvertebrates living in the water. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to find out what some of our macroinvertebrates are and why they are so good to have around.
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Aug 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Aug 8
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bird Beak Buffet

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
You can learn a lot about a bird by just looking at their beaks. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to see the different ways birds use their beaks to eat.
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Aug 8
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cast a Line on the Boardwalk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Relax, recharge, and connect with nature during a peaceful evening 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 for...
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Aug 9
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Aug 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Ten Essentials Challenge

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe when exploring...
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Aug 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

How Long Will It Last? Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
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 aren't careful. Stop by the park interpreter's look and learn table at the...
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Aug 10
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Little Explorers: 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 to learn fun and simple facts about the snakes that live at Lake Dardanelle State Park. We'll talk about which snakes are safe to look at and which ones you should leave alone. Then, you...
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Aug 11
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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Aug 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Morning on the Meadowbrook Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and take a stroll down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see what park wildlife is out and about this morning.
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Aug 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adventure Hour

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for an outdoor recreation program designed for ages 6-14. Each session introduces a different activity like fishing, paddling, hiking, camping, and birding. Build confidence and skills for enjoying the outdoors at Lake Dardanelle...
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Aug 14
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sunfish Safari

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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