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 11
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Wild Weather

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the natural signs that hint at storms, sunshine or seasonal shifts. From the way animals behave to the shape of clouds, nature offers subtle forecasts that anyone can learn to read.
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Jun 11
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below. Sign up early for this guided kayaking and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out, snorkel along the shoreline, and explore fish, rocks, plants and more. Use of all...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Black Bears of Arkansas

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn't as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about these shy animals and their history in the...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh I Am On A Mountain! : The Dripping Springs Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine is quite a big mountain plateau with beautiful wooded areas everywhere you look. While it’s great to immerse yourself in these ecologically rich trees, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping...
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Jun 11
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Dazzling Dragonflies

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to watch them fly, learn about their characteristics and why they are very helpful.
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Jun 11
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Knot Here

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
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Jun 11
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jun 12 - 14

Bat-O-Rama

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, bats. Join us this weekend for the Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn why these animals are so amazing. CLICK HERE for a link...
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Jun 12 - 13

Dark Skies and Butterflies Event

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Lean into some of Mount Magazine State Park’s most precious resources- dark skies and butterflies! This special event will be centered around celebrating dark skies and butterflies via themed-programming delivered by park interpreters. CLICK HERE for...
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Jun 12
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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Jun 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Fishing Information Table

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the Cossatot Falls to practice your knots, learn about the fish of Cossatot River, and pick up a fishing guide! This is a come & go station.
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Jun 12
9:00am - 9:30am

Knot Knowledge: Fishing Knots

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are fishing for bass, crappie, or brim, knowing how to tie fishing knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during your free fishing weekend on the lake.
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