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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Nov 12 - 14
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival

Music & Concerts
Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Tickets to the 2026 Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival go on sale after Labor Day at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.) Plan your retreat to Mountain View during the Fall Bluegrass Festival...
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Nov 14

Run the Den Trail Running Races (6, 13, and 26-mile options)

Special Events
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This is a race experience that's welcoming to both first-time trail runners and seasoned trail veterans: Due to a scheduling conflict at the Back 40 Trail System, Rush Running Company is excited to host the first ever Run the Den Trail Races at...
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Nov 14

Guided Cavern Tours

Programs
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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Nov 14

Museum Tour

Exhibits
Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Join the park staff for an in-depth guided tour of the museum and its grounds. This experience explores the rich cultural heritage of the Arkansas Delta and the Arkansas Grand Prairie, highlighting the history, traditions and stories that have shaped...
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Nov 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

NIGHTTIME CRITTERS HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Discover what happens in the forest after the sun goes down during this 1/5-mile guided nighttime hike. We will walk on the trail at a slow pace while using our senses to listen to owl calls, frogs, and other signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring water...
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Nov 14
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Nov 14
9:00pm - 11:00pm

"West End Wander" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine State Park? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures of the West end of Mount Magazine State Park on off-trail locations. Expect some uneven terrain and slight...
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Nov 14
9:00pm - 11:30pm

Under the Ozark Sky: Leonids at Yellow Rock Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided 2-mile hike to experience the Leonids meteor shower under the vast Ozark sky—please bring a flashlight for the hike and consider bringing a blanket or ground pad so you can lie back and watch the stars in comfort...
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Nov 15

Guided Cavern Tours

Programs
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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Nov 15
7:00am - 8:00am

Sunrise Hike

Hikes
Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Journey along the Rim and 3C’s trail with a park interpreter to see how the forest comes alive at sunrise while enjoying the morning chorus of bird songs along our 1-mile path.
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Nov 15
8:30am - 9:30am

Birding Hike on the Little Missouri

Hikes
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. A portion of this trail...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 10:00am

Ouachita Wonders Hike: Falls Branch Trail

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Falls Branch Trail to explore the Ouachita Mountains. This 1-mile hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 9:45am

Morning Bird Hike

Hikes
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Nov 15
9:00am - 9:45am

Woodland Birding Hike

Hikes
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 10:00am

Fall Foliage Bicycle Ride

Cycling Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter to enjoy a scenic ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. Ride through the forest and discover what makes Petit Jean so wonderful in the fall season. This joyful ride will be about 3 miles long and last about 1 hour. Please...
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