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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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Birding 101 Walk

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a relaxed-paced, 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellent...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Birder Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear tennis shoes or...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Introduction to Kayaking

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp for the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking on shore and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the water. This program is free, but...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:30am

Ranger Beads Craft

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to got to reach your destination? Join a park interpreter to make...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Discovery Hike: Slunger Creek Nature Trail

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's summer scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. The trail is paved and ADA accessible. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
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Sep 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the morning paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying nature. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Bring a water bottle, insect...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Native Games

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Games are played all around the world. Have you ever thought about what American Indians who lived in this area more than 1000 years ago did in their spare time? Join the park interpreter to explore one American Indian pastime and how it was used -...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:30am

Oil Field Park Tour Hike

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided tour through the Oil Field Park. While outdoors, you will see two styles of oil derricks, including 1 wooden derrick in the style of the 1920s oil boom, and five styles of pump jacks and the machinery required to...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Labor Day Kayak Float on the White River

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters for the annual Labor Day scenic kayak tour along the White River as we observe flora and fauna of the Ozarks. Meet at the state park trout dock for a quick introduction to kayaking before departure. All gear is provided. Wear...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 11:30am

Wash Day

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Join the museum staff for an Old-Fashioned Wash Day. Life could be an adventure before modern conveniences. Wash clothes outside like its 1877. Gather under the big oak tree beside the visitor center. Washpots will be filled with water and scrub...
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Sep 7
9:30am - 10:00am

MTB Mondays: Trail Talk Bingo

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit to get familiar with common mountain bike terms. This fun, interactive bingo game is designed for riders of all levels.
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Sep 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Legacy of the Spring Hike

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 6/10th-mile hike around Spring Lake and learn about the 10th largest spring in the world and the unique history of this area.
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