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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Jun 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Jun 23
10:00am - 10:30am

The Secret Life of Owls

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and dig into an owl pellet to discover what makes up an owl’s meal.
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Jun 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Know Your State

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
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Jun 23
11:00am - 11:30am

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.
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Jun 23
11:00am - 11:45am

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 of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Jun 23
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.
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Jun 23
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Five Essential Knots

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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Jun 23
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...
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Jun 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

KAYAK TOUR OF BEAR CREEK LAKE

Kayaking is a terrific way to experience Bear Creek Lake. You can check out quiet areas for wildlife and relax while surrounded by the St. Francis National Forest. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should...
Jun 23
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Match That Mammal

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Jun 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Hidden Creatures

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style. But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to see some pictures of these animals doing...
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Jun 23
8:45pm - 9:45pm

We Can Take It

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933. Join the park assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Jun 24
8:30am - 9:00am

The Buzz on Bees

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Bees serve a very important role at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to explore how a hive works and why we should protect all our bees, not just the ones that make honey.
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Jun 24
9:00am - 9:45am

Dogwood Trail Hike

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take a guided 0.5-mile hike and discover the different flora, fauna and other organisms that call Lake Ouachita...
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Jun 24
9:00am - 11:00am

East Quarry Exploration Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for this immersive guided hike down the Rocky Valley up to the East Quarry overlook. This moderately strenuous hike will be approximately 3-miles in length. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes.
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