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 13
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 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fish ID

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
While fishing, have you ever had trouble trying to identify what fish you caught? Join a park interpreter to learn about the fish in the Cossatot River, and methods to identify them during a fishing trip.
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Jun 13
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Jun 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bee Baths

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Did you know our buzzy pollinators need baths too? Join a park interpreter to explore the life of bees and create your very own bee bath to take home! All supplies provided.
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Jun 13
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 13
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Mountain Songs: Dark Skies and Butterflies

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Enjoy some original guitar songs that help you love and appreciate two of Mount Magazine State Park's most treasured resources- Dark Skies and Butterflies! As you listen, also soak in some of the best views in Arkansas as you overlook the Ozark-St...
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Jun 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fishing Knots

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn all about the different knots you can use while fishing and securing a boat! We will be working with big ropes to learn and practice the knots.
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Jun 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jun 13
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Evening Kayak Excursion

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina for an evening kayak excursion. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water. Bring water and sunscreen. Kayaks, life jackets and paddles are...
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Jun 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dardanelle Adventures

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a fun-filled fishing excursion on Lake Dardanelle! On this exciting hour and a half adventure you will be able to fish, learn a bit more about the area, and hopefully discover some of the native residents of the lake. Be sure to...
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Jun 13
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. This program lasts about 45 minutes.
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Jun 13
8:45pm - 9:45pm

Star Party

33424 Spur 23 Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Jun 13
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Mothy Nights

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Flutter on by the visitor center to learn about moths and their nightly antics. Prepare to be surrounded by insects as we use lights and bed sheets to lure them. Insect repellant is recommended for mosquitoes.
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