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 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Meet a Snake

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Donuts

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Call the park to reserve your seat. 30 seats are available.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Basics Hike

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After learning some tips and tricks, we will go birding on...
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Jun 21
10:30am - 11:00am

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

SOLSTICE SHADOW SCIENCE HIKE

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike to measure your shadow at solar noon (shortest day of year).
Jun 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 21
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"See the Tree" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Jun 21
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Jun 21
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below. Sign up early for this guided kayaking and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out, snorkel along the shoreline, and explore fish, rocks, plants and more. Use of all...
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tree ID Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Black oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are a few of many common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are observing. Join a park interpreter on a hike as you learn...
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 2:45pm

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Largemouth Bass Edition

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Come meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting at Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies...
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

SOLSTICE NATURE JOURNALING

Join a park interpreter to sketch peak sunlight patterns, wildflowers, insects. Guided prompts include “Draw your longest shadow,” “Find 5 shades of green” and take-home journal page.