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 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Reading the Land Hike - Topo Maps 101

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Palisades Overlook to learn how to read this style of map and venture onto a short...
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Jul 16
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Jul 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jul 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

White Gold: Cotton in Jackson County

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Step into the past of Jackson County and discover the economic power of King Cotton. This white gold was the economic backbone of the south during the 19th century and allowed the people of Jackson County to thrive through various products that would...
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Jul 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovering Nature Journals Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences of the great outdoors in a nature journal! Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of snack bar) to assemble your journal and take an easy, 0.6-mile hike along the cabin trail to see what we can...
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Jul 16
3:00pm - 3:30pm

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 16
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Knot Navigator

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
It’s better to know a knot at Lake Ouachita State Park and not need it, than to need a knot and not know it. Learn some interesting and useful knots to use around camp, in your outdoor recreation activities, and everyday life.
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Jul 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Jul 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important. Join a park interpreter to learn more about camouflage.
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Jul 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm

OPENING RECEPTION: PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS EXHIBIT

Join Mississippi River State Park for the opening reception of the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, presented by the Heart of America Artists Association. Guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at the exhibit featuring artwork inspired by...
Jul 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Enjoy the beauty of an evening on the water during this sunset lake cruise aboard the Lake Dardanelle State Park tour boat. As the sun sets over the Arkansas River Valley, relax on a 1 and a half hour cruise exploring the wonders of Lake Dardanelle...
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Jul 16
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 16
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Creepy Crawlies Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out. After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on a journey to search for them along the Towering Pines Trail. Be...
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Jul 17 - Sep 21

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 17
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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