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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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fish Prints

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create some fishy art.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fill the Bill

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swing on by the visitor center to learn about the world of bird bills. Try your hand at pinpointing how different types of bills are used for certain foods.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

TRAILBLAZING TALES

Join a park interpreter on National Trails Day to learn about the trailblazers who pioneered Bear Creek Lake Trail on this 1-mile hike. As we honor the past, we'll also celebrate the present and ponder on the future, recognizing the importance of...
Jun 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Trailblazer's Crossing Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy National Trails Day by embarking on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring insect repellant and water.
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Amphibian Crawl

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts are all types of amphibians we have at Cossatot River State Park. Join a park interpreter to find and identify as many as possible on a section of the River Corridor Trail. This is a 2-mile round trip hike rated...
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Mellwood Trailhead

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Here is your chance to explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail on National Trails Day. Our journey will begin at the Mellwood trailhead with a park interpreter on a guided hike along a gravel surface trail lasting about 45 minutes. Discover...
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Jun 6
3:00pm - 3:45pm

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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Jun 6
3:00pm - 4:30pm

"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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Jun 6
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hike to the Waterfall

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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