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 12
9:30am - 10:30am

Wild Bird Wander

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Central and eastern Arkansas have long been important homes to many species of birds. Join park staff to reflect on the complicated relationship between birds and farmers, as well as ways that modern farmers are working to help our feathered friends...
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Jun 12
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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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Ready for some hands-on fun? Join us as we create and decorate our own paper kites and then go fly them outside!
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Jun 12
10:00am - 10:30am

Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:00am

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies are limited.
Jun 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Fun Day Friday

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
What did children do for fun in the 1800s? How did people get the things they needed before the internet? What did kids do for fun in the 19th century? Join park staff every Friday in Summer to explore a unique question about Arkansas history and...
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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, sounds and colors found in nature. This easy 1 1/4-mile long hike/game takes...
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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Lure Tying 101

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Never been fishing? No worries! Kick off Free Fishing Weekend by learning how to attach your lures to a rod and reel. Bring your fishing hook, line, and rod to discover different lure tying techniques. Join a park interpreter after the how-to...
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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:45am

Happy Bat Homes Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Where do bats live in the park and what do they need to be happy? Find out the answer on this hike along the northern section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack. Recommended to bring water and insect repellant and wear comfortable hiking shoes.
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Jun 12
10:30am - 11:00am

Know Your Knots

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The difference between a great fishing experience and a sour one here at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of fishing knots. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn how to tie fishing knots and make your fishing trips...
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Jun 12
11:00am - 12:00pm

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Arkansas is a natural fit for this adventurous sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time! Reservations are required and are taken at...
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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Jun 12 - 14
12:00pm - 11:59pm

Free Fishing Weekend

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Whether you are a resident or not, come on down to Mammoth Spring State Park and enjoy free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Mammoth Spring is home to one of the premier trout streams in the Ozarks, the Spring River. Grab your fishing gear, pack a picnic...
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