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 29
9:15pm - 10:00pm

Campfire Trivia

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with friends and family members around the campfire.
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May 30
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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May 30
8:30am - 10:00am

Spring Bird Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spring is a great time to go birding! Join a guide for a casual bird hike. No matter your level of experience, we welcome anyone interested in discovering how to identify birds. This is an easy hike on the half-mile Sinking Stream Trail. Meet at the...
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May 30
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
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May 30
9:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the Cossatot Falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come & go station.
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May 30
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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May 30
9:00am - 12:00pm

Watercolor and Paper Marbling Workshop

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and paper marbling using a variety of methods and materials from nature. Discover a new way to capture your favorite state park landscape through watercolor. The registration fee covers the...
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May 30
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 30
9:00am - 4:00pm

Weave a Small White Oak Shopping Basket

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
***Click Here for More Information or to Register*** Learn to make this Ozark traditional style shopping basket. You will learn to weave the Small Shopper basket, a handy to use size with a woven oak rectangle herringbone bottom, and solid oak handle...
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May 30
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour along this 1,675‑acre lake, a timbered Delta lake with rolling terrain, cypress stands, and abundant wildlife. This tour is designed for both casual paddlers and those seeking a more immersive nature...
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May 30
9:00am - 4:00pm

Boater Education Class

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Learn about Arkansas's safe boating laws and practices in one day class. Anyone born after 1985 must take and pass an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Boating Education Course and carry proof that he or she has satisfactorily completed the course in...
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May 30
9:00am - 2:00pm

Cozy Threads: A Mug Rug Weaving Experience

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us for a hands-on weaving workshop perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving using a simple frame loom. They will explore basic weaving structures, experiment with color...
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May 30
9:30am - 11:00am

A Walk in the Woods

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Any day can be a little better when you enjoy a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the unique habitats found at Logoly State Park on this 1.25-mile walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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May 30
9:30am - 10:00am

Introduction To Geocaching

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy awesome puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, bring your snack and join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State...
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May 30
10:00am - 11:00am

Battlefield Tour

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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