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 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER MAGIC

Meet a park interpreter for a hands-on activity to attract hummingbirds. Included in this program are how to mix nectar (1:4 sugar-water), fill feeders, and learn cleaning/placement tips.
May 9
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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May 9
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Overlook Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike through some of the more hidden areas of the Prairie Grove Battlefield. This hike will begin at the Hindman Hall museum and go to the Morton-Hayfield Overlook and cover, in total, about 1.5 miles. This is a fairly...
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May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

What's the Catch?

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
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May 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Grab Bag Adventures

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you brave enough to reach your hand into a nature grab bag without knowing what's hidden inside? Meet a park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where we will learn more about what you might find around the park all...
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May 9
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 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Crafty Cats

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats—one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem. Explore bobcat's fur and claws through an exhibit table and create your own...
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May 9
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 9
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Track ID Station

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an animal track on the ground and wondered what left it? Raccoons, bobcats, foxes, ducks, and many more animals are constantly leaving evidence throughout Cossatot River State Park. Stop by to learn about the differences in animal...
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May 9
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Migration Challenge

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park is a perfect place for them to find this food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adopt a Wildflower

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy an afternoon learning about Arkansas' beautiful flora and its importance to our ecosystem! At this program, we will learn about native plants and flowers that are beneficial for our pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Then "adopt" a...
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