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
10:00am - 11:00am

Bald Eagles: The Bird Behind our National Emblem

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
In celebration of the 4th of July and Americas' 250th anniversary soar into the world of our national bird. Discover how this bird found at Lake Sylvia became a national emblem. Then learn about an eagle's behavior, habitat, and diet. Create a bald...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 12:00pm

FLAG & BIKE PARADE

Kick off the 4th of July celebration with a festive flag and bike parade, followed by a gathering for a reading aloud of the Declaration of Independence. Join us for a fun, colorful ride along the parade route; decorate your bike with patriotic...
Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Craft a Fishing Jig

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:15am

Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache. Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:45am

"Trail Through Time" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy guided 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap to hear about the area’s history. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and dress for the weather.
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:00am

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters at the CCC Ball field for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America’s birthday. America 250 is here! This program will last about 30 minutes. We’d love for you to stay afterwards for the kick ball...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:00am

Stars, Stripes, & Spokes

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get your bike parade-ready with patriotic decorations before rolling into the bike parade celebration! While you decorate, park staff will share tips on bike safety gear, trail etiquette, and mountain biking basics, with plenty of time for questions...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:30am

Ask a Park Interpreter

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
A park interpreter will be on the search area for an hour to answer all of your diamond mining questions.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 1:00pm

"Birding along Owl Pass" Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you a birder or wanting to get into it? We have a great opportunity to go down the newly built Owl Pass Trail from the visitor center to the Arboretum which parallels the Little Maumelle River. This 2.5-mile round trip walk will be on pavement...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 11:30am

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Largemouth Bass Edition

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies are...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Elevating History: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff on the summit of Pinnacle Mountain to celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, then stick around after to learn some of the history that's shaped this landscape over the past 250...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

A Gathering for Reading the Declaration of Independence

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
This July 4th marks 250 years of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of the America 250 commemoration.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Kick Ball Game

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park staff for an annual tradition, kick ball, on the Fourth of July. This Petit Jean style game will be near the old chimney and CCC statue.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Survival Skills

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more to make your outdoor recreation adventures fun and safe.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Patriotic Paws on the Trail

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with your four legged hiking buddy during this patriotic dog walk around the campground. As we walk, park staff will share tips on safely hiking with dogs, including trail etiquette, hydration, wildlife awareness, and...
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