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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Jun 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Furbearer Features

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover which mammals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like. Learn what features they have that help them survive in the area.
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Jun 19
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Animal Myths: Truth or Tale?

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you are "blind as a bat?" Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, and take your best guess at what is fact or fiction as we debunk tall...
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
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Jun 19
3:15pm - 4:00pm

Dip Net Discovery

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify the critters in the creek across from the springs to see what we can learn from them. All...
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Jun 19
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Life in a Covered Wagon

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith State Park. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at...
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Jun 19
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles! Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center (870) 398-4487.
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Jun 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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Jun 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nature Bingo Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will sharpen your observational skills and help you see...
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Jun 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Stories

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing night by the campfire and hear stories from the Civil War. This program meets near the Borden House.
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Jun 19
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Catch of the Day (Dardanelle Area)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area across from the playground to discover the diversity...
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Jun 19
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Campfire Welcome for Weekend Adventures: A Preview of DHTSP Kayaking

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail is a secret waiting to be discovered by kayaking. While not featuring whitewater rapids, placid backwaters off the Mississippi River provide a unique kayaking experience. Stop by the campfire at the visitor center where a park...
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Jun 19
7:00pm - 7:30pm

It's A Bat

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let’s compare apples to oranges. Join a park interpreter to learn about bats at Mount Magazine State Park by comparing them to something you are most likely a bit more familiar with, birds.
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Jun 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dutch Oven Dessert: Outdoor Cooking Demo

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join a park interpreter for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don't miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of...
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Jun 19
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jun 19
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Bat Behavior

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Bats play a significant role in keeping the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park alive. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have a chance to see a few.
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