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
8:45pm - 9:45pm

Nighttime Critters Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might...
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May 31
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 31
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way, we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about...
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May 31
9:00am - 9:30am

Camp Oh No

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Something isn’t quite right with this campsite...can you spot what went wrong? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to investigate a “campsite oh no” scene and discover how simple Leave No Trace choices can make your trip more comfortable and...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

CCC Stroll

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Travel back in time to the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while on a stroll with a park interpreter. Observe the still-standing structures built by the CCC that make...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Orienteering

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
No cell service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to brush up on basic compass skills. (Program best suited for adults and kids 12+.)
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May 31
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Sense

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to put your sense of sight, touch, smell and hearing to the test as you try to guess what natural wonders are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

FUN WITH FURS

Examine native furs and skulls with a park interpreter. Learn about park mammals in this hands-on drop-in session.
May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are...
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May 31
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 31
10:00am - 10:45am

Communi-Trees Hike

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the Daisy...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Walking Tour

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
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May 31
10:00am - 10:30am

Beautiful Butterflies

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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