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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Jul 2
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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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Jul 2
10:00am - 10:30am

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
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Jul 2
10:00am - 10:45am

Nature Photography Hike on the Monument Trails

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant, and your camera.
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Jul 2
10:00am - 12:00pm

East Quarry Exploration Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for this immersive guided hike down the Rocky Valley up to the East Quarry overlook. This moderately strenuous hike will be approximately 3-miles in length. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us for some summertime fun, 1920s style as we make our own paper sled kites and then go test them out. Bring your creativity and be ready to decorate your kite to make it uniquely yours.
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Jul 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Mock Excavation

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
If you’ve ever wondered what being an archeologist is like, join a park interpreter for this interactive program. Pretend to be a real archeologist as you learn how to properly excavate and map out artifacts during a mock archeological excavation...
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Jul 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hour at Jacksonport

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts, storytelling, artifacts, and the occasional live...
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Jul 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hour at Jacksonport

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park. Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts, storytelling, artifacts, and the occasional live...
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Jul 2
10:00am - 12:00pm

Nature as an Art

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join one of the local residents and park staff for a morning nature walk along the trail and learn about your natural surroundings. As a bonus you will gather and learn how some of the simple, yet smaller items found in nature can be used to create a...
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Jul 2
11:00am - 11:45am

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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Jul 2
11:00am - 12:00pm

Technology in Nature Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Ever wish you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short program followed by a hike on the Waterleaf Trail. We'll discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them on the...
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Jul 2
11:00am - 12:00pm

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies limited.
Jul 2
11:00am - 11:45am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jul 2
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayak Confidence Builder

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
No previous paddling experience necessary. Kayaking trips can vary from serene flatwater trips to outrageous whitewater floats. No matter what kind of kayaking you do, it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe. Join a park interpreter for an...
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Jul 2
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Paper Marbling and Journal Making

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Make your own journal decorated with marble paper to record all of your state park memories. Record the plants and birds you uncover or the history you discover. This make-and-take program is perfect for children, adults and families.
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