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 22
9:30am - 10:30am

Jewels of Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Dragonflies)

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Come discover, observe, and be amazed by nature's most impressive arial predator. The real jewels of the skies are the dragonflies. We will explore the dragonfly’s anatomy, life cycle, and ecological significance.
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May 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Critter Real Estate Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.
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May 22
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 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us for a tour of our oilfield park. We will see a wooden oil derrick and an angle iron derrick as well as several different styles of oil pumping units from wooden to modern. The path through the oilfield park is about 1/4-mile long and is paved...
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May 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Dragonfly Flyby

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it for yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets for an interactive hands-on activity to catch these...
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May 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Schoolhouse Tour

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Enjoy a tour of the 1906-1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co. that was established in this area for many years.
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May 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Camping 101

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park Interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of camping. Set yourself up to make some great memories with family or friends.
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May 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Snake Smarts

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you seen any snakes during your park visit? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and how to identify them. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled kingsnake.
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May 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Ride a Historic Donkey Powered Picnic Swing

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...
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May 22
11:00am - 11:30am

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs or elsewhere. Spin the “wheel of misfortune” and discover more about these dangerous situations, the plants and animals to avoid, and what to do if you should...
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May 22
11:30am - 12:30pm

Sawmill Games

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come learn what it was like to play some popular games from the early 1900's! From jump rope to jacks and many more, we will play the way they did in the Sawmill Era, before screens and fidget spinners.
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May 22
11:30am - 12:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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May 22
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Beneficial Benefield Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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May 22
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat gravel surface trail from the visitor center. We...
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May 22
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - 10 Hiking Essentials

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the 10 essential items you should bring on your hike? Learn the answer along with how to pick the best trail for you and your family for your next hiking adventure.
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