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 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jun 6
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cedar Creek Rock Creep

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Creek Trailhead to discover some of the trees, animals, plant, and...
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Jun 6
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Benefield West Trek

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
With an interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, bug spray, and...
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Jun 6
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dutch Oven Dessert: Outdoor Cooking Demo

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join a park interpreter for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don't miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of...
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Jun 6
7:00pm - 9:00pm

History from the Shadows

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are...
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Jun 6
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jun 6
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Hike

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Celebrate National Trails Day by trekking on the 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail at sunset. We will take stops along the way to appreciate the serene beauty of the lake. See fascinating features such as wildlife, an in-cropping cave, the dam and a...
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

NOCTURNAL TRAILS: EXPLORING NATURE AFTER DARK

Join a park interpreter as the sun bids farewell and the trails come alive with mysterious sounds! This hike is approximately 1/2-mile in length. Bring flashlights, insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes.
Jun 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Spider Creek Trail to celebrate National Trails Day. This is a moderate 1-mile trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 9:00pm

The Nightshift Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats! Bring your ears, your...
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Jun 6
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Nighttime Critters Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might...
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Jun 7
6:00am - 7:30am

Sunrise Lake Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this sunrise boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Advanced registration is required and space is...
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Jun 7
8:00am - 8:45am

Early Bird Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm”? Well, it’s true! Spring mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy...
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