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 10
10:00am - 10:45am

Trailblazer's Crossing Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring drinking water and insect repellant.
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May 10
10:00am - 10:45am

"Trees and Stories they Tell" Guided Hike

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trees line much of the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park interpreter for a guided hike lasting...
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May 10
10:00am - 11:30am

A Hike of Many Colors

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The forest at Logoly State Park is full of color, especially at this time of year. Join the park interpreter for a 1.25-mile hike to search for the colors of the woods. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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May 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass! Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
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May 10
10:30am - 3:00pm

Mother’s Day Brunch at Mount Magazine State Park

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mother's Day Brunch Visiting an Arkansas State Park is among the options for celebrating Mother’s Day. Mount Magazine State Park is located atop Mount Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas. Outdoor adventures like hiking and more can be found here...
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May 10
11:00am - 2:00pm

Mother’s Day Buffet at Ozark Folk Center State Park

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Mother's Day Buffet Mother’s Day is approaching and visiting an Arkansas State Park is a memorable way to celebrate the event. Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View helps preserve the culture, music and arts of the Ozarks. They are also...
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May 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wild Animal Babies and Moms Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spring is here and that means wild moms are giving birth to their babies! But what should you do if you find a wild animal baby and don’t see mom? Discover the answer as well as the secret of how mothers help protect their babies from danger. A 15...
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May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Who Needs a Tree?

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park...
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May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Oh Deer

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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May 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up Louisiana Purchase State Park

AR Hwy 362 Holly Grove, AR 72069 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup is planned for Louisiana Purchase State Park. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project, or individuals. All cleaning...
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May 10
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile hike along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures, and other distinguishing traits. Please wear sturdy...
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May 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet the Neighbors

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
As you visit Lake Frierson State Park, you enter a place that many call home. Join the park interpreter to learn about our native mammal neighbors. Touch and examine real animal fur, and discover what talents our neighbors have to survive the wild.
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May 10
2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Colors of History

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to...
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May 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wildflower Power

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
April showers bring May flowers...for Mother's Day! Join park staff outside our visitor center not only for some wildflower identification, but also to make a floral gift for a mom in your life. Participants will receive wildflower seeds to plant at...
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