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 21
10:00am - 11:30am

Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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May 21
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 21
11:00am - 11:30am

Feel the Furs

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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May 21
11:00am - 11:30am

Mighty Morphers

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover what metamorphosis is and what animals go through it while acting out the life cycle of a butterfly.
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May 21
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 21
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh I Am On A Mountain! : The Dripping Springs Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine is quite a big mountain plateau with beautiful wooded areas everywhere you look. While it’s great to immerse yourself in these ecologically rich trees, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping...
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May 21
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 21
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wild Weather

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the natural signs that hint at storms, sunshine or seasonal shifts. From the way animals behave to the shape of clouds, nature offers subtle forecasts that anyone can learn to read.
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May 21
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Butterflies vs. Moths

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to find out. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth to take home.
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May 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Nocturnal Navigation

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Learn about how our animals use nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help.
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May 22 - 23

Homecoming Hootenanny

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance at our acclaimed 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during Memorial Day weekend. You'll enjoy performances by Ozark Folk Center favorites including award-winning vocalists...
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May 22
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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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May 22
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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May 22
9:00am - 10:00am

BIRD SOUNDSCAPE HIKE

Join a park interpreter to use audio recorders to capture spring bird calls. Analyze ecosystem health through sound diversity and connect to migration patterns at the park.
May 22
9:00am - 9:45am

Guided Hike

6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Join a park ranger for an easy 0.25-mile hike through a beautiful bottomland hardwood forest. We will learn how to identify some trees and hopefully have some birding opportunities. Bug spray and walking shoes are recommended.
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