Upcoming Events

ATU Football Specialist Camp

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ATU Football Skills Camp

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LDSP Thursday Programs

8:30a.m. – Morning Bird Walk – Join a park interpreter at 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!  6p.m. – Lake Cruise –Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astoun

Jr. E-Sports League

E-Sports League

Dino Craft-a-thon w/ Artist Brittney Oliver

QUORUM COURT MEETING

Quorum Court — Pope County Government

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Bleach

Celebrating 30 years of Bleach. Three decades of songs, shows, and the community that’s been there through it all. Join us for a special run of nights featuring friends and special guests John Reuben, MorZan (Fold Zandura + Mortal), Watashi Wa, and more. Special guests vary by market.

Paleontology with Dr. Jacob Grosskopf from ATU

Jurassic Movie Marathon

LDSP Friday Programs

9a.m – Morning on the Meadowbrook – 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. We will meet at the amphitheater.   2p.m. – Mussel Cove Kayaking – Want to embark on a paddle adventure? Join park staff at the Visitor Center kayak beach, we will learn basic kayaking skills and some of our nat

Guest Author Joe David Rice & Ice Cream Social

Books and Battles

Teen D&D

June Art Walk

MSR June Art Walk

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4320807811531696

Summer Reading Kick-Off

LDSP Saturday Programs - National Trails Day

9a.m. –Wetland Safari Walk – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in this Lake Dardanelle ecosystem.   11:30a.m. – What’s for Lunch?  –We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park sta

LDSP Sunday Programs

9a.m. – Morning Stroll– Lake Dardanelle is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Meet a park interpreter at the Loop A bathhouse and venture through the campground to see what wildlife is out and about this morning.  1p.m. – Nature Sense Look and Learn Table – Join a park interpreter in the picnic area near the Russellville playground to explore nature with your senses! W

ATU Softball Prospect Camp

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Arkansas Gifted and Talented Creativity, Agriculture and Knowledge of Enterprise (CAKE) Camp

Designed for students who will be in grades 11-12 during the 2026-27 academic year, this camp will allow participants to explore the Arkansas’ food and tourism systems through agricultural labs, agri-tourism investigations, enterprise development activities and creative problem-solving tasks. This free camp is designed to strengthen analytical reasoning, innovation, collaboration and real-world ap

Camp Russellville - Russellville Parks & Recreation Summer Camp!

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime at Camp Russellville, hosted by Russellville Parks and Recreation. This camp is for ages 7+ and will be 8:00-12:00 everyday. $50 per child - Drop off locations will change each day.  Exciting Activates will include - Fishing and Archery, Recreational Activities, Swimming and Kayaking, and Mountain Biking.  For more information call 479-968-1272

Storytime with Mollie from the Dardanelle State Park

Storytime with Children's Author Kawai Mullens

Guest Author Brandi Easterling Collins/Creative Writing Session

Beginning Crochet Class

RVALA Written Driver's License Test Prep

Unearth Science!

LDSP Little Explorers: Pine Needle Painting

2 p.m. – Little Explorers: Pine Needle Painting – From the forest to your art! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to turn pine needles into paintbrushes and let your little one make a unique artwork inspired by nature. This program is designed for children ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.

ATU Women's Basketball Elite Camp

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SRP Preschool Storytime

Summer Reading Storytime with Community Reader

LDSP Tuesday Programs

9 a.m. – Lake Cruise  –Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must call the visitor center at 479-967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before

Raptor Egg Break

Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Light

Agenda Prep and Finance Meeting

Regular School Board Meeting

ATU Baseball Youth Camp

Learn more and register at www.atechbaseballcamps.com.

Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting

ASBTDC Presents: Sales Tax-From Collection to Filing

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) regional office at Arkansas Tech University is designed to assist new, existing and expanding businesses in a six-county region by offering a variety of services including free one-to-one confidential consulting, free market research and low-cost or free training. Register for this training by no later than June 10 at https://

LDSP Sunset Lake Cruise

7 p.m. - Sunset Lake Cruise -  Enjoy the beauty of evening on the water during this sunset lake cruise aboard the Lake Dardanelle State Park tour boat. As the sun sets over the Arkansas River Valley, relax on a 1-and-a-half-hour cruise exploring the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River. Along the way, watch for wildlife, hear fascinating stories from the river’s past, and take in swee

Cyclone Theatre Summer Camp - Seussical!

2026 Cyclone Theatre Summer Camp Presents Seussical KidsJune 12th at 6:00 PM / June 13th at 6:00 PMYou have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. - Dr. SeussSo please steer yourself (plus a thing or two) to purchase show tickets. You'll be glad you do!Tickets: https://tcfta.booktix.com/dept/Arts/e/CTSC26SH

Children's Author Cathy Melvin

Plants 101 with Tammy with Green Thumb Nursery

LDSP Friday Programs - Free Fishing Weekend

1p.m. – Beginning Fishing – Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish, even if you don’t have the gear.   3p.m. – Focus on Fish – Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially, due to the good

ATU Baseball Prospect Camp

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Unearth a Reel Adventure Part 1

Kids Fishing Derby

Hosted by Russellville Recreation and ParksAges 4-12 For more information call 479-968-1272Create an account and register using this link: https://secure.rec1.com/AR/russellville-recreation-parks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyOTczOTI%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawRyzLxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDNEpUYXppSElRQjFDQnk4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlIH19ONnYJ1Iif32_1GwcONGPh3PB8Ou8xpm2QWRREeCTVkSWCBlBiH2