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 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The people of the Territory of Arkansas celebrated Independence Day with a dinner and toasts to the nation. Join park interpreters to read the Declaration of Independence together and to celebrate the same toasts that the leading men of Lawrence...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A Hike Through History: Celebrating America 250 on the Ridge

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Become a time traveler at Lake Frierson State Park and hike through history on Crowley's Ridge. Join the park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail (moderate difficulty). Discover what makes the ridge so special and how it has been shaped by...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Vertical Frontier: Intro to Rock Climbing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet Park Interpreter Joe at the Seven Hollows trailhead for an introduction to rock climbing at Petit Jean State Park. This program will include how to tie some climbing knots, a climbing gear showcase, and a walk around the hollows to explore the...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff for a reading of our country’s most prestigious document, the Declaration of Independence, to commemorate 250 years of American history.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Games

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the Clothespin,” and more. Fun for the whole family!
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Oak Gall Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a Park interpreter for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the 4th of July and our nations 250th anniversary. Then, discover how the oak tree played a part in its making by learning how to make ink from its galls...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park staff member for the full reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Geocaching 101

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

America's 250th: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Take a moment to appreciate the history that built this great nation. Celebrate America’s 250th under the stars & stripes with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Meet park staff at the flagpole at the visitor center!
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ozark 4th of July

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Latta House to learn about how the Fourth of July was celebrated in the Ozarks before and during the Civil War.
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cannon Firing Demonstration

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The Third Arkansas Territorial Militia drilled here at the county seat of Davidsonville. Join park interpreters to learn the 1820s drill for firing a cannon like the falconet found here on the townsite.
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Civilian Conservation Corps Stroll

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a stroll through the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps’ involvement here at Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:15pm

The Declaration of Independence: A Reader's Theater

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
A celebration across the Nation is taking place today-the 250th Anniversary of our Independence. Join a park interpreter for an interactive lesson in our Nation’s history. Afterwards, join us in a reading of the Declaration of Independence. This is a...
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