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 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Hooray for Herps Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Hooray for Herps: Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. These creatures are as cool as their blood and vastly misunderstood. Come on out to learn about local reptiles and amphibians of Arkansas.
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Jun 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Gone for the Gold

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The historic events and inventions that changed the lives of late 19th and early 20th century Arkansans also changed the sports that were popular across America. Join park staff to discover how what we played changed over time and why, for some...
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Jun 27
10:00am - 3:00pm

Growing and Preserving Herbs Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Learn how people of the 19th century used various herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make a remedy of their own to take home. Register by...
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Jun 27
10:00am - 12:00pm

Outdoor Skills Extravaganza

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Celebrate the Great American Campout event by joining park staff and volunteers for the morning to learn some outdoor skills such as fire-building, shelter-building and knot tying, outdoor cooking, and how to use a map and compass. Each station will...
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Jun 27
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter for...
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Jun 27
11:00am - 12:00pm

"What's Blooming at the Battlefield?" Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Have you ever wondered what kind of plants grow at Prairie Grove Battlefield? Join a park interpreter for a guided hike around the Battlefield Trail and plant identification. Guidebooks will be available.
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Jun 27
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Knots and Navigation

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. Knots are useful in a number of outdoor recreation adventures, and this is a fun way to ensure you are prepared and confident for safety wherever you...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 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 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Reptile Residents

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends!
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge!
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herp Hike on the Coachwhip

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that one of our Monument Trails was named after an elusive reptile that resides within the area of the trail? Join a park interpreter on "Hooray for Herpetology" Weekend and enjoy a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Monument Trail as...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

"Rock Stars of the Monument Trails": Geology Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a geology-focused hike along the Monument Trails with a park interpreter as your guide. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll...
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