Arkansas State Park Events

Park ranger shows bug to curious child in a forest.
1 /

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.

Filters
Showing 721 - 735 of 2223
Aug 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about one of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
Get Directions
Aug 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm

National S'mores Day: Camping Basics and S'mores Cookout!

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate National S'mores Day by getting back to the campground basics! Join a park interpreter to gather a camping packing list, learn how to pitch a tent, and remember some Leave No Trace principles to follow while enjoying the great outdoors. To...
Get Directions
Aug 11
9:00am - 9:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
Get Directions
Aug 11
9:00am - 9:45am

Hiking with Nature Sense

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a ¾-mile hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a hiking stick are recommended...
Get Directions
Aug 11
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided. Spots are limited; contact or stop by the...
Get Directions
Aug 11
9:00am - 10:00am

Good Morning Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Are you looking for a healthy way to ease into your day? Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. On the hike, participants will enjoy beautiful view of Bull Shoals Lake and the Bull Shoals Dam. Don't...
Get Directions
Aug 11
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
Get Directions
Aug 11
11:00am - 11:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
Get Directions
Aug 11
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
Get Directions
Aug 11
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
Get Directions
Aug 11
11:30am - 12:30pm

Geocaching 101

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
Get Directions
Aug 11
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
Get Directions
Aug 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Nature Journals

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Whether you are an entry level rockhound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your own...
Get Directions
Aug 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
Get Directions
Aug 11
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
Get Directions