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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May 16
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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May 16
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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May 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Catch of the Day

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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May 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pedal and Picnic Ride

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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May 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Kids to Parks Day: Nature Journaling

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art! Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park.
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May 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Corn Husk Figurines

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exploration, opportunity and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about an early toy that was made by the early children and make one of your own.
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May 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Who Goes There?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their habitat.
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May 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

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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May 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Dutch oven outdoor cooking is the perfect way to celebrate togetherness in the outdoors. Join a park interpreter to learn about the significance of Dutch oven cooking in Arkansas, then stay as we make a tasty Dutch oven treat together. Advanced...
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May 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment is limited, so please sign up in...
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May 16
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn about our hunters of the night. We will hoot at the falls to try and locate any nearby owls. This night walk is 0.5-mile round-trip.
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May 16
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 16
8:30pm - 9:00pm

Kids to Parks Day: Star Gazing

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring some lawn chairs or some blankets for sitting.
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May 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Birder Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear tennis shoes or...
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May 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead on the northwest side of the diamond search area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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