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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Showing 1 - 15 of 2012
Jun 12 - 14

Bat-O-Rama

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, bats. Join us this weekend for the Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn why these animals are so amazing. CLICK HERE for a link...
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Jun 12 - 13

Dark Skies and Butterflies Event

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Lean into some of Mount Magazine State Park’s most precious resources- dark skies and butterflies! This special event will be centered around celebrating dark skies and butterflies via themed-programming delivered by park interpreters. CLICK HERE for...
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Jun 12 - 14
12:00pm - 11:59pm

Free Fishing Weekend

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Whether you are a resident or not, come on down to Mammoth Spring State Park and enjoy free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Mammoth Spring is home to one of the premier trout streams in the Ozarks, the Spring River. Grab your fishing gear, pack a picnic...
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Jun 13

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Jun 13
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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Jun 13
8:00am - 10:00am

LEE COUNTY YOUTH FISHING DERBY

Fishing provides children with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked pond and win prizes. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
Jun 13 - 15
8:00am - 5:00pm

Free Fishing Weekend Information Station

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Come to the visitor center to check out the free resources that Jacksonport State Park can offer you to enjoy Free Fishing Weekend! Whether you are experienced or just beginning in this fun and relaxing hobby, you can check out upcoming fishing...
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Jun 13
8:30am - 11:00am

Kids' Fishing Derby

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join us at Logoly State Park for our annual fishing derby. Kids under 15 will be able to fish at the pond starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Awards will be given for biggest fish and most fish. There will also be door prizes awarded...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Fishing Derby

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your own bait and tackle. Fish are stocked and door...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Soda Can Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Forgot your fishing pole? Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be bought inside the marina for those who need...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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Jun 13
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 11:00am

Free Fishing Weekend Fishing Derby

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Fishing is fun for all ages and this weekend it is time to catch the big one. Enjoy Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Although all family members are encouraged to...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 11:00am

Guided Kayak Tour

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever heard life is better at the lake? It holds truth. Find out for yourself with a guided kayak tour along this almost 1,700‑acre lake. All paddling essentials provided, bring drinking water and sunscreen. Space is limited; call (870) 628-4714 to...
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:00am

The Hunt for Fish on Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Part of being a great fisherman is being a great hunter. The fish hide and sneak around the lake, so how can you know where to cast? Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to discover how to find, cast, and catch these fishy friends. This program...
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