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 26
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Golf Cart Safari

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
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Jun 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!
Jun 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water. Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Participants must weigh...
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Jun 26
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jun 26
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Campfire Evening Social

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park! Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome during this fun...
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Jun 26
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies by listening to some original guitar songs about the stars above the island in the sky.
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Jun 26
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds of the owls . Insect repellent is recommended.
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Jun 26
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 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 26
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 26
9:15pm - 10:00pm

Campfire Trivia

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with friends and family members around the campfire.
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Jun 27

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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Jun 27
7:00am - 11:30am

PADDLE + DUTCH OVEN BREAKFAST

Start your morning with a peaceful paddle across Bear Creek Lake and a delicious Dutch oven breakfast at Beaver Point. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling...
Jun 27
8:00am - 9:00am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the early bird gets the worm? Summer mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Jun 27
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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