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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Jun 2
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Snorkeling Adventure

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Sign up early for this water adventure. We'll boat out to an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants and more. Masks and snorkels are provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Life jackets are provided and...
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Jun 2
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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Jun 2
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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Jun 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wildlife Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind...
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Jun 2
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bluebird Box Walk

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on a walk to visit the several bluebird boxes located throughout the campground. Learn about the three bird species that use these boxes and why we keep an eye out for one of them. This 1-mile walk covers grass and some hills...
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Jun 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

A Walk Amongst the Fish

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Jun 2
8:45pm - 9:45pm

We Can Take It

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933. Join the park assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Jun 3
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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Jun 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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Jun 3
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Koving

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of flatwater kayaking as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided, but space...
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Jun 3
10:00am - 10:30am

Windsocks

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Come ready for fun with this hands-on learning opportunity. Make your own windsock before taking it outside to see how it floats in the wind.
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Jun 3
10:00am - 11:30am

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Jun 3
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Jun 3
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bear Buffet Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find on Mount Magazine and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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Jun 3
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Swim Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go swimming. All participants will be required to wear a life jacket...
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