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 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 7
9:30am - 10:00am

What Bee Would You Be?

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Watch the bees in the native plant garden and discover which type of bee best represents you.
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Jun 7
10:00am - 10:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jun 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Orienteering for Beginners

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter in learning how to use a compass and read maps. This beginner-friendly session will prepare you for your next state park adventure.
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Jun 7
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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Jun 7
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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Jun 7
10:30am - 11:00am

Match That Mammal

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Jun 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"See the Tree" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Jun 7
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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Jun 7
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat gravel surface trail from the visitor center. We...
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Jun 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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Jun 7
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Herptile Bingo

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine Stat Park is home to many herptiles - amphibians and reptiles. Join a park interpreter at the trailhead to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating animals.
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas's snakes.
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