Blog – Lake Chicot

The dates, details, and admission prices are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.

Friday, March 29, 2019 / 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

LAKE CHICOT: WITNESS TO HISTORY
Lake Chicot State Park
Lake Chicot has been around for hundreds of years. During that time it has served as a silent witness to the stories of the past. Join a park interpreter along the lakeshore as we discover what Lake

Friday, March 29, 2019 / 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

FIRESIDE STORIES
Lake Chicot State Park
Telling stories is a centuries-old tradition created for pleasure as well as to pass down the history and oral traditions of an area or a group of people. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center…

Saturday, April 06, 2019 / 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Lake Chicot State Park
A great time will be had by the whole family as young anglers (15 and under) participate in this annual event. Prizes and giveaways will occur throughout the derby. Bring your own pole and bait.…

Friday, April 12, 2019 / 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

HOW IT’S MADE: BIRD NEST
Lake Chicot State Park
Have you ever wondered what it takes for a bird to build a nest? Birds are very resourceful creatures when it comes to nest building. Join a park interpreter to look at how some birds build their nest…

Friday, April 12, 2019 / 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

BALD EAGLE 101
Lake Chicot State Park
Visitors will not only learn about the lifestyles and habits of this fascinating bird, but its role in our nation’s history. After learning about these birds, children can make their own bald eagle…

Friday, April 12, 2019 / 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

AERIAL ACROBATS
Lake Chicot State Park
Ruby-throated hummingbirds can be mesmerizing to watch. Join a park interpreter to discover the fascinating world of these tiny aerial acrobats and learn about some of the best places in the park to…

Friday, April 12, 2019 / 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEE TOUR
Lake Chicot State Park
Join a park interpreter on a guided driving tour of a portion of the Mississippi River Levee system. How has this area been impacted by the Mississippi Levee? Learn the answer to this question while…

Saturday, April 13, 2019 / 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

THE SONGS OF BIRDS
Lake Chicot State Park
Have you ever listened to the sounds of birds? Being able to identify birds by their songs and calls is a lot easier than you might think. Join a park interpreter to learn just how easy it is to…

Saturday, April 13, 2019 / 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

GREAT MIGRATION CHALLENGE
Lake Chicot State Park
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Chicot State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…

›Saturday, April 13, 2019 / 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

TOUR OF LAKE CHICOT
Lake Chicot State Park
Start your birding weekend off right with a cruise on Lake Chicot. Meet at the marina and bring your binoculars, or use some of ours. We will look for birds that call this lake home and discover why…

Sunday, April 14, 2019 / 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

ARKANSAS STATE BIRD: MOCKINGBIRD
Lake Chicot State Park
The Northern mockingbird is a fascinating bird to enjoy listening to. It can mimic the music of a variety of birds and other animals. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the mockingbird’s…

Sunday, April 14, 2019 / 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

TURKEY TALK
Lake Chicot State Park
Wild turkeys are fascinating birds that can be spotted in the wooded areas around Lake Chicot State Park. Join a park interpreter as we take a closer look into the life of a turkey. We will look the…

Sunday, April 14, 2019 / 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

OWL PELLET DISSECTION
Lake Chicot State Park
Do you know what owls eat? Find out as you examine an actual owl pellet. We will provide the materials and you get to do the detective work.

Sunday, April 14, 2019 / 7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

OWL PROWL
Lake Chicot State Park
Meet the park interpreter for an evening hike along the Delta Woodlands Trail. Are there owls in the woods bordering the park? We will search for owls, nocturnal animals, and see who is brave enough…

Sunday, April 14, 2019 / 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

GUIDED LAKE-SHORE HIKE
Lake Chicot State Park
Start your afternoon off right, with a relaxing stroll along the lake shore. Join a park interpreter to search for wildlife and learn about local history directly relating to Lake Chicot State Park.…

Saturday, April 20, 2019 / 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

TOYS OF THE PAST
Lake Chicot State Park
Children in the past enjoyed playing with toys just like they do today. Join a park interpreter to see some of the toys children enjoyed long ago. How were these toys made? Who made them? These…

Sunday, April 21, 2019 / 3 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

EASTER EGG HUNT
Lake Chicot State Park
On your mark, get set, GO! Bring your baskets and hunt for candy filled eggs.There will be three age groups; 3 and under, 4 to 7, and 8 to 10. One lucky participant from each age group who finds the…

Friday, April 26, 2019 / 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

FEATHERS OVER LAKE CHICOT
Lake Chicot State Park
Birding and bird feeding are popular hobbies especially during spring migration. Learn more about wild birds and what they need by spending the weekend at Lake Chicot State Park. Guided bird walks,…

Friday, May 24, 2019 / 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Lake Chicot State Park
Join a park interpreter for an exciting weekend packed with fun activities for all ages. Programs and tours will be held daily throughout the park. Step into the past, take a closer look at nature,…

Saturday, May 25, 2019 / 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 26, 2019 / 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Monday, May 27, 2019 / 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 01, 2019 / 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

BATTLE OF DITCH BAYOU COMMEMORATION
Lake Chicot State Park
Join us this weekend to commemorate the battle that took place between Union and Confederate solders just south of Lake Chicot. As the last major Civil War battle in the state, which took place on…

GSaturday, April 06, 2019 / 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.