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 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

A Walk Amongst the Fish

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Jun 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan for beautiful sunset views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks and equipment are provided. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling...
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Jun 16
8:45pm - 9:45pm

We Can Take It

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933. Join the park assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Jun 17
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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 17
10:00am - 10:30am

Wellness Wednesday Hike: Delta Heritage Trail Elaine Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Traversing through the community of Elaine, Delta Heritage Trail is an ideal place to get moving in the great outdoors. Meet and join a park interpreter for a leisurely paced hike on an easy gravel surface trail lasting 30 minutes. Along the way, we...
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Jun 17
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Koving

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of flatwater kayaking as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided...
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Jun 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Tinkering for Tots

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed for preschool ages. Contact the park for more information.
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Jun 17
10:00am - 11:30am

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Jun 17
10:00am - 10:30am

The Wonderful World of Worms

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Jun 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Healthy Hike Wednesday

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park. Park interpreters will be ready with a nature-inspired, history-inspired healthy theme for each hike. Birding, nature, history, or wildlife hikes are available. Please wear sturdy shoes and...
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Jun 17
10:00am - 11:00am

More Bees, Please

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The economy of Arkansas grows in farmers' fields and, without pollinators, those fields would be lifeless. Join park staff to discover how protecting pollinators protects people and what you can do to help the pollinators around your home. Use...
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Jun 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

America 250: The Path to Civil War

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
How exactly did America arrive at the brink of civil war? What decisions were made, and not made, that led to war? Was the war inevitable? Join a park interpreter at the Memorial Circle to learn more.
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Jun 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

Historic Van Winkle Walk

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join a park interpreter on this easy 1/2-mile walk on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow and learn about the Van Winkle family and their mill, the largest steam-powered mill in the state during the 1870s. This area is on...
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Jun 17
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Jun 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Chinquapins

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Borden House to learn about the incredible resilience of the Ozark chinquapin tree.
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