Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.

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Gym-to-Crag

Gym-to-Crag

Climb Conway 1157 Pat's Ln, Conway, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Gym-to-Crag

Vertical Horizons 3625 S 91st St, Fort Smith, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Gym-to-Crag

Gym-to-Crag

Vertical Horizons 3625 S 91st St, Fort Smith, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access […]

Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access […]

Gym-to-Crag

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Gym-to-Crag

Gym-to-Crag

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Gym-to-Crag

Gym-to-Crag

Little Rock Climbing Center 12120 Colonel Glenn Rd #7000, Little Rock, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

Gym-to-Crag

Little Rock Climbing Center 12120 Colonel Glenn Rd #7000, Little Rock, United States

These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been […]

OZARKS CRAGGIN’ CLASSIC

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

The American Alpine Club is teaming up with Tenaya this May 10-12, to bring you a NEW stop on the Craggin’ Tour: Bentonville, AR! If you love secret crags, and fresh, textured sandstone, this Craggin’ is for you! We’re stoked to be joining forces with the local climbing community in Arkansas to bring this 3-day […]

OZARKS CRAGGIN’ CLASSIC

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

The American Alpine Club is teaming up with Tenaya this May 10-12, to bring you a NEW stop on the Craggin’ Tour: Bentonville, AR! If you love secret crags, and fresh, textured sandstone, this Craggin’ is for you! We’re stoked to be joining forces with the local climbing community in Arkansas to bring this 3-day […]

Pint Night with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition

Flyway Brewing 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Hey everyone! Calling all Central Arkansas climbers! The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is hosting a pint night this month at Flyway Brewing in North Little Rock at 6 PM! Come join us for some fun hanging out with your favorite outdoor recreation community. We have an exciting announcement to make about a NEW outdoor climbing area […]

Pint Night with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition

Flyway Brewing 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Hey everyone! Calling all Central Arkansas climbers! The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is hosting a pint night this month at Flyway Brewing in North Little Rock at 6 PM! Come join us for some fun hanging out with your favorite outdoor recreation community. We have an exciting announcement to make about a NEW outdoor climbing area […]

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR.  Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12 hour and 24 hour event, or the Devil’s Disco bouldering […]

Gym to Crag at Boulders and Brews

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing, but from crag to backwoods climbing. This is a free class to attend, but participants must purchase a day pass […]

Ozark Ramble II

Fern Gully Forrest Service 1544 Rd, Mulberry, United States

Fern’s bolts and trails need some love. Join us for a day of trail work, community, and dinner provided by the ARCC. Those with experience are encouraged to help with rebolting. Closed-toed shoes, pants, work gloves, any trail/gardening tools, and plenty of water and lunch are advised. Tools and some snacks are provided, but you […]

Arkansas State Championship – ASCL

Climb Bentonville 801 SW 14th St, Bentonville, United States

The Arkansas High School State Climbing Championship will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Climb Bentonville. Many details are still being determined. Check back again later for more information. Qualification Only qualified climbers may register and compete. Climbers must have competed in one regular season comp and their Regional Championship comp to compete […]

Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access […]

Crystal Bluffs Grand Opening

Big Rock Quarry Trailhead 3204 River Road, North Little Rock, United States

The time has come! We are excited to announce we are opening the first section of Big Rock Quarry to the public in two weeks! There will be a ribbon cutting at 10 AM on May 17th, then this section of the crag will be officially open to the public with 30+ routes. There are […]

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