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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Jul 16 - Sep 20

PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS EXHIBIT

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Mississippi River State Park is proud to host the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, a statewide celebration of Arkansas’s natural beauty through the eyes of plein air artists. Organized by the Heart of America Artists Association, the project...
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Jul 18 - 19

Inspect an Insect Weekend

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Step outside and explore during Inspect an Insect Weekend. Discover the fascinating world of Pinnacle Mountain's bugs through a series of insect-focused programs. Click here for a full schedule for the weekend.
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Jul 19
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join the park superintendent on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling (870) 398-4487 as...
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 10:45am

The Story of the Jackson Guards

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties faced the Jackson Guards...
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Parkhood Day

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in celebrating 93 years of Crowley’s Ridge State Park. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Bug Out Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Pack your bags, we are going on a bug hunt! Take a deep dive into the world of insects as we explore the diversity of insects here at Pinnacle Mountain.
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Jul 19
10:30am - 11:00am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jul 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Jul 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Insects, Don't Let Them Bug You!

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Bugs can seem scary from afar. Join a park interpreter as we learn more about some of Arkansas' "creepy crawlies" and the good they do for us!
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Jul 19
12:30pm - 1:00pm

Wonder House Tour

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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Jul 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

DIY Fire Starters

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Be prepared to spark your next adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials you probably already have at home. You’ll discover...
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fossil Finding Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step into the ancient story of the Boston Mountain Plateau, where sedimentary rocks like limestone reveal secrets from a time long past. At Devil’s Den State Park, fossils tell tales of prehistoric life. Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike...
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Insect Photography Mini-Workshop

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you someone who has a camera roll full of butterflies and moths on your phone? What about wildflowers or other neat trail finds? Join a park interpreter to go on a short walk as we learn some tips and tricks on how to capture better photos of...
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