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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Nov 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fire Building 101

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Test your skills at building and starting a campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life in a Rotten Log

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Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

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Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:30pm

CCC Circuit Ride

Cycling
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the visitor center and ending at Campground Area A, this...
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Nov 7
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Pioneer Life: Use and Care of Cast Iron

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd 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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Nov 7
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fall Watercolor Painting

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
With a new season comes change. Join a park interpreter by the river to illustrate changes in nature this time of year with a watercolor painting and explore the science of fall colors in leaves.
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Nov 7
3:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL COLOR KAYAKING ON STORM CREEK LAKE

Paddling and Floating
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Experience the colors, sound and calm of autumn from the water as we paddle Storm Creek Lake. All skill levels are welcome. No prior paddling experience is required, but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling techniques are covered by...
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Create a Postcard

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are a snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 4:45pm

BIRDHOUSE: CONSERVATION YOU CAN BUILD

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Having a birdhouse is one of the best ways to enjoy birdwatching. Meet a park interpreter to learn about some of our backyard birds. Explore how these common backyard birds have helped pioneers and us alike. At the conclusion of the program, there...
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ready, Aim, Fire

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order to fire one.
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 5:15pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas state symbols and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State Park symbols would...
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountainous Event: Hummingbird Feeder Workshop

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Make your own hummingbird feeder at Mount Magazine State Park!
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Nov 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Star Gazing Down in the Den

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. If the skies are clear enough, we should faintly see the Milky Way. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a flashlight (preferably with the red-light setting), and some lawn...
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Nov 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Star Party

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join our park staff and the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society at the Swim Beach parking lot to explore the Early Winter Milky Way through professional astronomy telescopes. This program is great for all ages and one that you won't want to miss.
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