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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Dec 4
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Programs
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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Dec 4
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Lights Walk

Hikes
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Enjoy a walk through the holiday lights display in the Oil Field park and then come in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The trail of lights is approximately 1/4-mile and is paved except for two wooden bridges.
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Dec 5

Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment

Special Events
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
This is a 2-day, free event held on December 5 and 6 and includes several Civil War themed interpretive programs and activities. Tour military camps, observe drill demonstrations from both the Union and Confederate Armies, meet and chat with living...
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Dec 5
10:00am - 10:45am

Crafted Spaces

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a step back in time as you join a park interpreter inside the historic café — a space hand-built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In this 30-minute program, you’ll learn the story of the CCC and how their craftsmanship shaped Devil’s Den...
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Dec 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Rockin' Art

Programs
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
There are so many ways to express yourself through art, but did you know that American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join the park interpreter to discover how art tells their stories, then create your own story.
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Dec 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, many ducks, and...
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Dec 5
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Programs
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.
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Dec 5
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Knot Here

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful in the outdoors. You’ll even learn what not to knot in this hands-on skills program.
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Dec 5
1:00pm - 2:30pm

"Trail Through Time" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy guided 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap Trail to hear about the area’s history. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and dress for the weather...
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Dec 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rockin' Art

Programs
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
There are so many ways to express yourself through art, but did you know that American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join the park interpreter to discover how art tells their stories, then create your own story.
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Dec 5
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Christmas Open House

Special Events
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
See Petit Jean State Park’s Mather Lodge dressed in its Christmas regalia. Enjoy family-oriented arts and crafts activities and seasonal entertainment. Contact the park for a schedule.
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Dec 5
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
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Dec 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Programs
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature's version of a mystery puzzle. We'll dissect real pellets to uncover what owls...
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Dec 5
4:00pm - 5:30pm

DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Programs
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for an outdoor cooking demonstration while we learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals.
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Dec 5
5:30pm - 7:30pm

A Railroad Christmas at Mammoth Spring State Park

Programs
Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join park staff as we welcome Santa to the 1886 Frisco Train Depot Museum. Visitors will be treated to free tours of one of the oldest train depots in Arkansas as well as getting your picture taken with Santa; fun for the entire family. We'll enjoy...
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