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 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Discovery Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 15
11:00am - 11:45am

Flintknapping Demonstration

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Jun 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Five Essential Knots

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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Jun 15
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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Jun 15
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pollinators and their Buds

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying! Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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Jun 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

BUTTERFLY FEEDER

Make a butterfly feeder and learn how to attract butterflies. All materials provided. Take home your butterfly feeder and start helping pollinators this summer. #Pollinatorweek
Jun 15
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bear Puck Drop

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let gravity be your friend! This Plinko-style interactive program helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park. All ages will enjoy this outdoor experience, especially ages 7-12.
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Jun 15
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Nature Scrapbooking

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Scrapbooking is a fun and rewarding way to remember your time here at the park. Get creative in the outdoors and join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to fashion your own nature scrapbook.
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Jun 16
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
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Jun 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Jun 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Geocaching 101

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache!
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Jun 16
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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Jun 16
11:00am - 12:30pm

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 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Birding Basics Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to learn the basics of birding. On this 5/8-mile hike, guests will have the opportunity to spot some of Lake Catherine's beautiful birds. Bring a pair of binoculars and water, and wear...
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Jun 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Guess That Creature

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
How well do you know the creatures of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We will identify photos, objects, and sounds from the park. You may know more than you think! Your whole family is welcome to...
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