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 30

Guided Cavern Tours

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Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Oct 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Art in The Park

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discuss the beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Oct 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

"Locked Doors, Living Wings" Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Why are the caves closed? Join a park interpreter for a ¼-mile hike to a gated cave and uncover the secret lives of bats and how these protected spaces help keep them alive.
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Oct 30
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Trek or Treat Scavenger Hunt Hike

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile trek along the Lover's Leap Trail. Along the way, we'll search for mystery items hidden in the woods, and maybe a few treats, too. Don't forget water and sturdy hiking shoes.
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Oct 30
4:30pm - 5:45pm

Golf Cart Safari

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park, and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
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Oct 30
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Birding 101 Walk

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Oct 30
5:00pm - 6:00pm

FOREST FOLKLORE & CAMPFIRE LEGENDS

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a festive campfire program featuring stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Oct 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Owl Prowl

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to soar into the wonderful world of owls at Lake Catherine State Park. Learn all about these birds of prey and have the chance to call for them on this night-time adventure. This program will include a...
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Oct 30
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Twilight Stroll

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a leisurely hike along the Lake Trail to observe the evening activities of local wildlife. As the sun sets, watch for critters. A park interpreter will share insights into the habits and habits of these animals.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owl Prowl

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Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains as we look and listen for the elusive owls in the park. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the 3C’s trail. Be prepared with drinking water and good walking shoes.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Night Hike: Nocturnal Powers

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
The night is dark and full of wonder. Join a park interpreter for a nighttime hike on the Big Ben Trail and discover the amazing creatures that come out during the night. The 1/2-mile Big Ben Trail is moderately strenuous, so please wear comfortable...
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Oct 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Owl Prowl" Hike

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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