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 8 - 9

Heritage Herb Garden Spring Extravaganza

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join us for two days of educational programming focused on herbs, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices at the Heritage Herb Garden Spring Extravaganza at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Each day begins with an...
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May 9

Herbs and Herb Uses

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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May 9
8:30am - 11:00am

Great American Cleanup

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join park staff in keeping this special place beautiful. We will be working in the park gardens and doing trash pick-up around the park. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This event...
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May 9
9:00am - 11:00am

Fishing Information Table

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the Cossatot Falls to practice your knots, learn about the fish of Cossatot River, and pick up a fishing guide! This is a come and go station.
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May 9
9:00am - 1:00pm

“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the...
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May 9
9:00am - 11:00am

O.W.L.S. - Archery

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give ladies the opportunity to explore the available...
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May 9
9:00am - 11:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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May 9
9:00am - 3:00pm

Pedal and Paddle Tour

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the visitor center and then caravan in your vehicle to...
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May 9
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. No prior paddling experience is necessary but you should be...
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May 9
9:30am - 11:00am

Logoly Hiking Club

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
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May 9
10:00am - 2:00pm

Great American Cleanup

563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us for a community cleanup as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign! This year's focus is picking up roadside trash in front of the park boundary. We will meet at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. or earlier if all trash is removed...
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May 9
10:00am - 3:00pm

Tourism Day Celebration at Mammoth Spring State Park

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us as we celebrate Arkansas' 2nd largest economic driver -tourism! Join park staff to learn the rich history of Mammoth Spring State Park, home of the 10th largest spring in the world. Take a hike around Spring Lake, visit the 1886 Frisco Museum...
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May 9
11:00am - 11:45am

Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick around to create your own imaginary animal using what we learned...
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May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Camping Basics

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a short class in how to set up camp at Petit Jean State Park. We will learn how to set up a tent, a camp kitchen, and so much more. This program will last about 1 hour...
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May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER MAGIC

Meet a park interpreter for a hands-on activity to attract hummingbirds. Included in this program are how to mix nectar (1:4 sugar-water), fill feeders, and learn cleaning/placement tips.