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 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Terrific Trees

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying them.
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Jul 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Seven Hollows Glade Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What might make a home in a glade of sandstone? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area find out as we venture into one of Petit Jean State Park’s most iconic habitats. This 1-mile hike will cover uneven ground outside of shade...
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Jul 24
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to learn more about the history of Dutch oven cooking in Arkansas and enjoy a traditional "back in the day" dessert. Feel free to bring a camp chair for comfort.
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Jul 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Painting the Past: Postcards

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Paint Lake Sylvia's past with the guidance of a park interpreter. Take a short, guided walk to learn how history happened at Camp Ouachita. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking part of the old cabin trail, less than 1/4-mile in length...
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Jul 24
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jul 24
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Knot Here

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful in the outdoors. You’ll even learn what not to knot in this hands-on skills program.
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Jul 24
7:30pm - 8:30pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Jul 24
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Jul 24
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Lakeside Sunset Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Lakeside Trail to view the sun setting over Bull Shoals Dam. This trail is a 1-mile loop with rocky, uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. Insect repellent is highly recommended, along with water and a flashlight.
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Jul 24
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Jul 24
8:15pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Enders Fault Bike Trail parking lot to learn more about the unique lives of owls and their importance to our park. This program will include a short hike along the Enders Fault Bike Trail to try to call and spot owls...
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Jul 24
8:30pm - 9:00pm

Twilight Bat Watch

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of sky watching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of white-nose syndrome on these incredible creatures...
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Jul 24
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds of the owls . Insect repellent is recommended.
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Jul 24
8:45pm - 9:30pm

Frog Calls

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas, and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park. Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
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Jul 24
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Sounds of the Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Nature can be intimidating at night. A creak here, a scurry there -- what is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
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