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
11:00am - 11:45am

Fungus Among Us Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Is fungus helpful or harmful? Discover the complicated world of fungus as we hike along a short 0.5-mile section of the Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
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Jul 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Historic Buildings Tour

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a look inside the a fascinating houses and buildings at the Prairie Grove Grove Battlefield. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Jul 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

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.
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Jul 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Jul 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - 10 Hiking Essentials

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the 10 essential items you should bring on your hike? Learn the answer along with how to pick the best trail for you and your family for your next hiking adventure.
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Jul 24
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Swim & Cruise Lake Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in the refreshing water. We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, before pulling up to...
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pioneer Play

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some pioneer play.
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wings Over the Water

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Get a chance to view the two vulture species in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and their importance to the ecosystem here at the park. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars.
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grasshopper Roundup

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover the grasshoppers that call the ridge home and how they play a role in the ecosystem.
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Watch Your Step

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; watch your step because there is a lot to discover right under your feet. Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead to discover a hidden world that many of us overlook. This program is great for...
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Jul 24
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Paint the Moment

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Supplies are provided but limited.
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Jul 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jul 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Healing Waters

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
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Jul 24
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Pioneer Life: Use and Care of Cast Iron

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Cast iron cookware was an essential part of pioneer life. Come meet a park interpreter and discover how this timeless classic was used and why it remains a beloved items in kitchens and campsites alike. Be sure and stick around for samples that will...
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