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 24
10:00am - 11:30am

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
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Jun 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Koving

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of flatwater kayaking as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided, but space...
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Jun 24
10:00am - 10:45am

Wellness Wednesday Hike at Delta Heritage Trail Arkansas City

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail is an easy place to get moving and enjoy the outdoors with others. Meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead Office before heading out with a park interpreter for a relaxed 45‑minute walk along an easy, paved 1.5‑mile stretch of trail...
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Jun 24
10:00am - 11:00am

How's It Growing?

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
From the tallest trees to the cotton in your clothes, all the parts of a plant work together to help it grow. Join park staff to discover the ways that parts of a plan are similar to parts of our bodies, then use some of those plant parts to make...
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Jun 24
10:00am - 11:30am

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Jun 24
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided hike through the Oil Field Park. We'll look at wooden and metal derricks, oil pumps from wooden through modern, and the machinery that made it possible for some of them to run.
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Jun 24
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.
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Jun 24
10:15am - 11:00am

Ouachita Water Colors

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park! Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside watercolor painting activity.
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Jun 24
11:15am - 12:00pm

Dip Net Discovery

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on activity and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that can...
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Jun 24
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Jun 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat ( weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
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Jun 24
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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.
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Jun 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

All About the Atlatl

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come learn about the atlatl - the tool used for spear throwing. We will be using the atlatl to throw spears in this program.
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Jun 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snorkeling

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Ouachita in a new way. We will boat out to an island or shoreline and snorkel around to explore what lies beneath the water's surface. All participants are required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the...
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Jun 24
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bear Buffet Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find on Mount Magazine and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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