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 13
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...
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Dec 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Dec 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Fish Whisperer

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Become a fish whisperer by discovering about how the fish survive at Devil's Den State Park and use that knowledge to find the best fishing spots. We’ll also use that knowledge to design your own 3D paper fish.
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Dec 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hike the Solar System

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Embark on an exploration of the solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet. Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, you will gain a greater understanding of our solar...
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Dec 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Critter Crunch

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Dec 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

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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...
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Dec 15
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Tinkering for Tots

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Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed for preschool ages. Contact the park for more information.
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Dec 17
9:00am - 10:00am

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 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School-Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nuts products. These events are...
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Dec 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 18
9:00am - 11:30am

Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Horseshoe Mountain Trail. This 3.5-mile-long strenuous hike is great for basking in the beauty of the Ouachita Mountain landscape. Dress in layers, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water...
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Dec 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Camouflaged Critters Hike on the Monument Trail

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflage used as we wonder along a 1-mile (out-and-back) section of the easy Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes; bring water and insect...
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