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
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Programs
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu. Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural bird feeder to take home. Note: This activity uses peanut butter. Please inform the park...
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Nov 13
7:00pm - 7:45pm

CAMPFIRE FOLKLORE: ECHOES OF THE OZARK HOWLER

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark Howler. Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that will leave you wondering what really roams these...
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Nov 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Let There Be Campfire Light

Programs
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let there be campfire light and a starry story that celebrates Mount Magazine State Park's exceptional dark skies. Meet at the Cameron Bluff campground at the community campfire area across from site 9. Feel free to bring your own chairs to this fun...
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Nov 14

Run the Den Trail Running Races (6, 13, and 26-mile options)

Special Events
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This is a race experience that's welcoming to both first-time trail runners and seasoned trail veterans: Due to a scheduling conflict at the Back 40 Trail System, Rush Running Company is excited to host the first ever Run the Den Trail Races at...
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Nov 14

Guided Cavern Tours

Programs
Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Nov 14

Museum Tour

Exhibits
Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Join the park staff for an in-depth guided tour of the museum and its grounds. This experience explores the rich cultural heritage of the Arkansas Delta and the Arkansas Grand Prairie, highlighting the history, traditions and stories that have shaped...
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Nov 14
7:00am - 8:30am

MORNING MOMENTUM RIDE

Cycling
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t you have a bike? The park offers rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
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Nov 14
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Nov 14
8:30am - 9:15am

Shoreline Stroll

Hikes
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center for a guided shoreline stroll along Lake Dardanelle to explore where land and water meet. Participants will take an easy walk, observe seasonal changes, and discover how the Arkansas River shapes life...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 10:00am

Backyard Bass

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing is fun, especially when you don’t even have to leave your backyard. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center for an opportunity to learn about fish identification. You will also have an opportunity to try different casting methods...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 11:00am

Fall Hiking Challenge- Two miles on River Corridor Trail

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to Cossatot Falls. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 2-mile hike. Please meet at Cossatot Falls at the start time to get...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 12:00pm

Winter Workshop Series - Photography 101

Workshops
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
That old camera you’ve always said you’d use one day is waiting for you to use it. Or maybe you want to take gorgeous photos with your phone. Either way, knowing a bit about photography will enhance the memories you make while at Petit Jean State...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 12:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

Workshops
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Make plans to join a park interpreter for this culinary adventure and learn the ins and outs of cooking outdoors with Arkansas’ official state cooking vessel – the Dutch oven. Learn cast iron cooking techniques, basic care and cleaning as well as...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 2:00pm

Cozy Threads: A Mug Rug Weaving Experience

Workshops
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us for a hands-on weaving workshop perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving using a simple frame loom. They will explore basic weaving structures, experiment with color...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 3:00pm

Survival Skills Weekend Workshop

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we practice our skills on how to survive if we find ourselves in a worst-case scenario. Lessons will cover the basics of land navigation with map and compass, fire building, water purification, shelter building, and making...
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