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 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Life in Lake Bailey" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
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Jun 19
3:15pm - 4:00pm

Dip Net Discovery

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify the critters in the creek across from the springs to see what we can learn from them. All...
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Jun 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm

"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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Jun 19
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Life in a Covered Wagon

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith State Park. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at...
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Jun 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nature Bingo Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will sharpen your observational skills and help you see...
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Jun 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES |

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Jun 19
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 19
7:00pm - 7:30pm

It's A Bat

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let’s compare apples to oranges. Join a park interpreter to learn about bats at Mount Magazine State Park by comparing them to something you are most likely a bit more familiar with, birds.
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Jun 19
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 19
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Bat Behavior

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Bats play a significant role in keeping the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park alive. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have a chance to see a few.
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Jun 19
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies by listening to some original guitar songs about the stars above the island in the sky.
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Jun 19
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Jun 19
8:30pm - 9:00pm

Star Gazing Night Walk

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever heard of Cassiopeia, Orion, or the Little Dipper? They are all common constellations in the northern hemisphere! Join a park interpreter on a short stroll to learn about the history of these stars, and how to help keep the night sky...
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Jun 19
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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