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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Jun 27

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore summer on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind, and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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Jun 27
10:00am - 3:00pm

Growing and Preserving Herbs Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Learn how people of the 19th century used various herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a remedy of their own to take home. Register by...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Knots and Navigation

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. Knots are useful in a number of outdoor recreation adventures, and this is a fun way to ensure you are prepared and confident for safety wherever you...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herp Hike on the Coachwhip

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that one of our Monument Trails was named after an elusive reptile that resides within the area of the trail? Join a park interpreter on "Hooray for Herpetology" Weekend and enjoy a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Monument Trail as...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

"Rock Stars of the Monument Trails": Geology Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a geology-focused hike along the Monument Trails with a park interpreter as your guide. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Froggy Business

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Hop on over to the visitor center in search of tree frogs! Learn about their habits and how to tell a frog from a toad.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

The Floor is Lava

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Quick, get to solid ground, the floor is lava! The only way to move forward and get to safety is to correctly answer volcano myth questions. This fun activity will take place in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journaling

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on experience with the different furs of Arkansas wildlife. Feel the various pelts and discover all the functions that make each animal unique.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Herping Hike along Owl Pass Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter to look and learn about local reptiles and amphibians. This will be a fully immersive experience trekking along the shores of the Little Maumelle River. Bring plenty of water and be sure to wear your bug spray.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box”, of course it's the box turtles. Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.
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