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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May 22 - 23

Homecoming Hootenanny

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance at our acclaimed 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during Memorial Day weekend. You'll enjoy performances by Ozark Folk Center favorites including award-winning vocalists...
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May 22
7:00pm - 8:45pm

Welcome to the Weekend

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Welcome to Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Want to discover ways to explore and enjoy the park this weekend? Join a park interpreter near the swim beach for a fun introduction to recreation opportunities at Lake Dardanelle State...
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Cruise on Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance to watch the sun set over Bull Shoals Lake on a relaxing evening cruise. Evening trips on the water may be chilly so please dress appropriately. Seats are limited; to register, call (870) 445-3629 or stop by the visitor center.
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

S’mores, Fireflies, & Sunsets at the Creek

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by a welcoming campfire at Cane Creek State Park. Gather around the fire ring at dusk in front of the bathhouse, chase a lightning bug or two and make a mess with a s’more dessert. Find the park interpreter there...
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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May 22
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl on Owl Pass

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
When the sun goes down, our feathered friends come out to play! Join a park interpreter as we take a leisurely evening stroll down Owl Pass Monument Trail, a paved 2-mile round-trip trail through our low wetland areas in the park. Along the way we'll...
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May 22
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 22
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Community Campfire

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Learn about the programs being offered for the upcoming weekend around a cozy campfire with park staff and your campground/cabin neighbors. Hang out and learn what will be going on, what to expect and what fun things there are to do this weekend.
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May 22
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Campfire Trivia

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...
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May 22
10:00pm - 11:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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May 23

Keep Lake Frierson Beautiful

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for the Great American Cleanup, a nationwide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful. On May 23, help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying your favorite activities of...
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May 23
7:30am - 8:30am

Kayaking 101

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join a park staff member for Kayaking 101 where you will learn the basics of kayaking. We will learn the proper technique for entering and exiting the kayak as well as proper ways of paddling and other safety measures. During the program, you will...
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May 23
8:30am - 9:30am

All About Birds Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Join a park interpreter on the Waterleaf Trail to learn about birds and look for signs of who has been flying. This...
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May 23
8:30am - 8:45am

Diamond Mining 101

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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May 23
9:00am - 9:30am

Daybreak Diamond Tour Hike

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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