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 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Opossums are Awesome

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you seen an opossum during your park visit? They have a bad reputation, but opossums are quite beneficial. Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clever Crows Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds as we try to listen and watch for them.
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Nov 13
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 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Lure Lore

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing lures have a long and storied past, they invoke fond memories. Discover the origins of many lures and how that has influenced the ones we continue to use today. Follow the timeline of Lake Fort Smith and the Frog Bayou, and the tackle used...
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Nov 13
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Nov 13
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Build a Bird Feeder

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Nov 13
4:00pm - 4:45pm

"Locked Doors, Living Wings" Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Why are the caves closed? Join a park interpreter for a ¼-mile hike to a gated cave and uncover the secret lives of bats and how these protected spaces help keep them alive.
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Nov 13
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Trail Tech: Apps for the Outdoors

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Ever hear melodic bird song and wonder who's singing? Or spot a colorful wildflower and wish you knew its name? Nature identification apps make it easy to learn about the plants, animals, and fungi you encounter every day. Join a park interpreter for...
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Nov 13
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Star Songs

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Nov 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

"Sunset at the Rock House" Hike

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American Indian rock art to discover the windows into the past...
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Nov 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening around the campfire as we celebrate fall season. Enjoy campfire stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Nov 13
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Twilight Stroll

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a leisurely hike along the Lake Trail to observe the evening activities of local wildlife. As the sun sets, watch for critters. A park interpreter will share insights into the habits and habits of these animals.
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Nov 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Owl Prowl

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to soar into the wonderful world of owls at Lake Catherine State Park. Learn all about these birds of prey and have the chance to call for them on this night-time adventure. This program will include a...
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Nov 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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