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 30
10:00am - 11:00am

Diamond Mining 101: POWER HOUR

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. A park interpreter will be there for one hour - come and go as you like.
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May 30
10:00am - 12:00pm

Battle of the Invasives

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in eradicating invasive plants known as privet. Invasive plants are harmful to our local environments and native plants. All tools and safety equipment will be provided. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for...
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May 30
10:00am - 4:00pm

Basket Weaving Workshop

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Weaving baskets was an important skill for many early Arkansans. Visit a simpler time as you weave a basket of your own in this hands-on beginner’s workshop. Registration is required by April 25, 2026 as space and supplies are limited. While...
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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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May 30
10:00am - 10:45am

Safety Sense

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to do if you see a snake, and how to stay safe and...
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May 30
10:30am - 11:30am

Mammals and Their Habits

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their relationships to each other as well as their roles in the...
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May 30
11:00am - 11:30am

Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive here.
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May 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter for...
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May 30
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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May 30
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Impressions of Time Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a 2.5-mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds if not thousands, of marine fossils embedded in the limestone, offering...
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May 30
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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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May 30
1:00pm - 1:45pm

CURIOUS FACTS MAMMAL QUIZ

How well do you know Arkansas mammals? Test your knowledge with this fun, self-guided quiz at the visitor center. Stop by anytime during opening hours and see how many facts you can get right!
May 30
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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May 30
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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May 30
1:00pm - 2:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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