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 25
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 25
8:00pm - 8:45pm

FIREFLY HIKE

Join a firefly hike after dark where we watch thousands of fireflies light up the summer night sky. Bring redlight if you have one. Wear sturdy shoes and don't forget to bring water.
Jul 25
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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Jul 25
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Nighttime Critters Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might...
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Jul 25
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Full Moon Picnic

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a picnic under the full moon. Bring your favorite chair(s) or a blanket to sit and watch the night sky. It is recommended to bring insect repellant and your favorite snacks. You are welcome to bring flashlights, however...
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Jul 26 - Sep 30

PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS EXHIBIT

Mississippi River State Park is proud to host the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, a statewide celebration of Arkansas’s natural beauty through the eyes of plein air artists. Organized by the Heart of America Artists Association, the project...
Jul 26
6:00am - 7:30am

Signal Sunrise Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Complete your morning with a beautiful sunrise and a complete hike around Signal Hill loop. Take advantage of the cooler morning weather as you embark on this 1.5-mile guided journey through Magazine wilderness and to the top of Arkansas. For this...
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Jul 26
6:00am - 7:00am

Brushes on the Bluff – Painting Sunrise

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
For centuries, people have come to Mount Nebo seeking meaning, healing, refuge, and inspiration. Join us for a sunrise view you’ll never forget and preserve the memory by creating your own inspired work of art.
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Jul 26
7:00am - 8:00am

MORNING BIRD WALK

Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
Jul 26
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Jul 26
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Expedition

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No paddling experience is necessary to sign up for this...
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Jul 26
9:00am - 10:00am

"Reading Nature's Morning Newspaper" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1 to 2-mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals.
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Jul 26
9:00am - 9:45am

What's That Tree? Walk

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area and learn how to identify some of the most common trees at Logoly State Park.
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Jul 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Jul 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Good Morning Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Are you looking for a healthy way to ease into your day? Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. On the hike, participants will enjoy beautiful view of Bull Shoals Lake and the Bull Shoals Dam. Don't...
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