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 28
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Jun 28
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 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovering Nature Journals

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature journaling is a great way to take your Village Creek State Park memories home. Join a park interpreter to make a nature journal and learn tips and tricks to start your journaling journey. All materials will be provided.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Junior Angler Sunday

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Cane Creek State Park is o pening Shady Pond to junior anglers ages 15 years old and younger. Bring your family along with your own fishing pole, bait and tackle. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Campfire Cookie Cake

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
There's nothing better than an afternoon sweet treat! Join a park interpreter to make campfire cookie cake in a Dutch Oven! Learn a short history of our state cooking vessel as you wait for your sweet treat to cook. Then relax and enjoy a slice of...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Life Source's Transformation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rifles

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Memorial Circle to learn about the rifles used during the Civil War and the Battle of Prairie Grove.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Herping Hike along Owl Pass Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter to look and learn about local reptiles and amphibians. This will be a fully immersive experience trekking along the shores of the Little Maumelle River. Bring plenty of water and be sure to wear your bug spray.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

CREATIVE FISHING LURES

Design your own fishing lure inspired by local fish diets. All materials provided. A hands-on craft for anglers of all ages.
Jun 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jun 28
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Paint the Moment

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Supplies are provided but limited.
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