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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May 22
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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May 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Dragonfly Flyby

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it for yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets for an interactive hands-on activity to catch these...
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May 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Schoolhouse Tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Enjoy a tour of the 1906-1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co. that was established in this area for many years.
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May 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us for a tour of our oilfield park. We will see a wooden oil derrick and an angle iron derrick as well as several different styles of oil pumping units from wooden to modern. The path through the oilfield park is about 1/4-mile long and is paved...
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May 22
10:00am - 10:30am

Critter Real Estate Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.
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May 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Ride a Historic Donkey Powered Picnic Swing

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...
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May 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Snake Smarts

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you seen any snakes during your park visit? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and how to identify them. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled kingsnake.
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May 22
11:00am - 11:30am

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs or elsewhere. Spin the “wheel of misfortune” and discover more about these dangerous situations, the plants and animals to avoid, and what to do if you should...
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May 22
11:00am - 11:45am

Herp Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1/2-mile guided walk along the towering pines trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other "herps." Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake and discover more about the habitat...
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May 22
11:30am - 12:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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May 22
11:30am - 12:30pm

Sawmill Games

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come learn what it was like to play some popular games from the early 1900's! From jump rope to jacks and many more, we will play the way they did in the Sawmill Era, before screens and fidget spinners.
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May 22
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Beneficial Benefield Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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May 22
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Life in Lake Bailey" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
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May 22
1:00pm - 3:30pm

Paper Marbling and Journal Making

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Make your own journal that is decorated with marble paper to record all of your state park memories. Record the plants and birds you uncover or the history you discover. This make-and-take program is perfect for children, adults and families.
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May 22
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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