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 18
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 19 - Sep 23

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 19
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 19
9:00am - 10:15am

Heat, Weather, and Safe Adventuring Workshop and Hike at Barton Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Don't let the heat of summer discourage you from venturing outdoors on Delta Heritage Trail. Meet at the visitor center where a park interpreter will provide practical tips on preparing to stay safe and comfortable during outdoor adventures on Delta...
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Jul 19
9:00am - 10:00am

River Sleuths

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Is the Cossatot River healthy? Learn how to examine the plants and animals in the river as indicators for water quality. Dive into basic chemistry and chemical water quality sampling with a park interpreter. All supplies provided. Dress water ready.
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Jul 19
9:00am - 9:45am

Journey to Magnesia Springs

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Long before this place was a state park, it was a place where tourists came to find relaxation and healing at the mineral springs. Take a walk to Magnesia Springs to discover the rise and fall of the mineral springs era and what that meant for this...
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Jul 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Jul 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Breeze Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Smooth water, cool morning air, breathtaking views – these are but a few of the many alluring qualities of DeGray Lake in the morning. Join us on this refreshing and relaxing cruise of the lake and discover the rugged beauty of the Ouachita Mountains...
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Jul 19
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 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter near Loop A bathhouse in the Russellville campground to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Jul 19
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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Jul 19
10:00am - 10:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 10:45am

The Story of the Jackson Guards

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties faced the Jackson Guards...
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Parkhood Day

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in celebrating 93 years of Crowley’s Ridge State Park. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
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