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 9 - 10

Stringband Music & Arts Festival

Music & Concerts Special Events
Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Plan your Ozark retreat this fall for two days of lively stringband music, dance, handcrafted art, and old-fashioned fun October 9th and 10th at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View! The event includes an evening music show on Friday and Saturday...
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Oct 9 - 11
5:00pm - 1:00pm

Women's Outdoor Weekend

Special Events
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join us at Lake Catherine State Park for our Women's Outdoor Weekend. Connect with nature and immerse yourself in the Ouachita Mountain landscape with like-minded women in a supportive environment. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just...
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Oct 10

Devil's Den Fall Festival

Special Events
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join us at Devil's Den State Park to celebrate the fall season like it's the 1930's. Much like the families that lived during the Great Depression, the era that our park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, we're coming together to host a...
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Oct 10

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 10
11:00am - 11:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Oct 11

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 11
8:15am - 9:15am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Oct 11
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Oct 11
9:00am - 9:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Oct 11
9:00am - 10:30am

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

Paddling and Floating
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Oct 11
9:00am - 10:00am

"TRAVELER OF THE MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY" HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided 1-mile birding walk focused on seasonal migrants. Mississippi River State Park is located directly within the Mississippi Flyway, which is one of the four major North American bird migration routes. Binoculars and...
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Oct 11
9:30am - 10:00am

Morning of the Moth

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Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Join a park interpreter to discover a favorite resting spot for...
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Oct 11
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Oct 11
10:00am - 10:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Oct 11
10:00am - 10:30am

Wonder House Tour

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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