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 28
5:00pm - 6:15pm

Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Jun 28
7:45pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Stroll

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Watch the day fade into night at Mount Magazine State Park on a peaceful guided sunset stroll. As the light changes, we’ll explore how wildlife, colors, and sounds shift with the setting sun. Slow down, breathe in the evening air, and experience...
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Jun 29
9:00am - 10:00am

"Cleaning Up the Falls Trail" Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile hike to the park's seasonal waterfall is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the park's Ouachita Mountain landscape. We will be working together and...
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Jun 29
10:00am - 10:30am

Light Up the Night

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The living things that glow at night can add a magical feel to your visit to the park, but have you ever thought about how and why they glow? Join a park interpreter to discover the science behind the magic and what you can do to help these things...
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Jun 29
11:00am - 11:30am

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 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

WETLAND WILDLIFE BIKE TOUR

Join a park interpreter for a ride through wetland habitats as we roll through mostly flat and gently sloping terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals - call 870-295-4040 in advance to make a reservation. All...
Jun 29
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bear Puck Drop

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let gravity be your friend! This Plinko-style interactive program helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park. All ages will enjoy this outdoor experience, especially ages 7-12.
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Jun 29
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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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Jun 29
7:30pm - 9:00pm

FULL MOON KAYAK

Paddle across Bear Creek Lake under the glow of the full moon for a peaceful evening on the water. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling techniques are...
Jun 30
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 30
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 30
11:00am - 11:45am

Build a Bird Feeder

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Jun 30
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jun 30
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 30
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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