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 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Camouflaged Critters

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflaged that our critters can use.
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May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Critter Feeding

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more.
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May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few...
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May 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Trivia Jenga

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Think you know Arkansas and Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of plants, wildlife, and history in a game of Jenga with a trivia twist. If you are new to the area or just visiting, this game is a great way to learn more about your surroundings.
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May 17
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
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May 17
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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May 17
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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May 18
9:30am - 10:00am

Discover Rocks!

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Ouachita Mountains at Lake Catherine State Park are a treasure trove of rocks for you to discover! Explore the wonders of the Ouachitas with a park interpreter at the Trailhead.
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May 18
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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May 18
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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May 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Opossums are Awesome

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you seen an opossum during your park visit? They have a bad reputation, but opossums are quite beneficial. Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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May 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
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May 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Match That Mammal

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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May 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mighty Eagles

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird, the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you can aid in their continued protection.
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May 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Hidden Creatures

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to see some pictures of these animals doing...
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