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 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Bark Ranger Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Dancing Rabbit Trail and bring your bark ranger. This is a 1.22-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather. All bark rangers must be leashed at all times.
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May 25
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Fly Fishing 101

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain bodies of water. Starting on lakes is a great introduction to...
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Hiking Tips

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about everything you need to successfully enjoy one of the park's beautiful...
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Wildlife Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind...
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May 25
10:00am - 10:45am

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Walk with us on a guided tour of our oil field park, where we will see multiple styles of oil pumps from wooden to modern as well as a few styles of oil derricks.
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May 25
10:30am - 11:30am

Learn Your Mending

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
After a long weekend enjoying State Parks’ natural resources, you may need to learn a little mending before heading home. Join park staff to learn simple mending techniques to help save your favorite shirt or your favorite sock to make more memories...
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May 25
10:30am - 11:00am

Memorial Day Ceremony

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join park staff in the Memorial Circle at the Prairie Grove Battlefield for a brief ceremony commemorating those who died at the Battle of Prairie Grove. A flag-planting program will follow immediately.
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May 25
10:30am - 11:00am

What's Blooming in the Heritage Herb Garden Today

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Discover what’s in season at the Heritage Herb Garden with our “What’s Blooming” program. Join garden staff for a guided stroll through the beds to see what herbs, flowers, and heirloom plants are thriving right now. Learn about traditional and...
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May 25
11:00am - 11:45pm

Ten Essentials Challenge

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring...
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May 25
11:00am - 11:30am

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs or elsewhere. Spin the “wheel of misfortune” and discover more about these dangerous situations, the plants and animals to avoid, and what to do if you should...
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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Enjoy a tour of the 1906-1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co. that was established in this area for many years.
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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

You've Got Mail

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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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few...
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