Arkansas State Park Events

Park ranger shows bug to curious child in a forest.
1 /

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.

Filters
Showing 1846 - 1860 of 2274
Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cast Iron & Campfire: Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Celebrate Independence Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park by learning to cook over a campfire using a Dutch oven. Try out a few yummy recipes and learn the history behind campfire cooking in Arkansas. Homemade ice cream and watermelon will also be...
Get Directions
Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Native American Storytelling

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and connecting generations. Join a park interpreter to hear and...
Get Directions
Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stars, Stripes, and Survival Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The outdoors can feel like an intimidating space, but with a spirit like America, you can feel confident! Drop by this one hour demonstration at the amphitheater where you can learn hands on how to start a fire, tie some basic knots, complete a...
Get Directions
Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
Get Directions
Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Discovering Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park tells a story about America and here is your chance to discover it. Your journey will begin at the visitor center for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. From there, join a park interpreter for a guided hike...
Get Directions
Jul 4
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Fantastic Fourth Checkers Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of...
Get Directions
Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing Knots

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Most fishing line breaks off due to poor knots, so sharp hooks and good knots are essential to successful fishing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few good fishing knots and practice tying them to better prepare you for your next fishing trip.
Get Directions
Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
Get Directions
Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Vertical Frontier: Intro to Rock Climbing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet Park Interpreter Joe at the Seven Hollows trailhead for an introduction to rock climbing at Petit Jean State Park. This program will include how to tie some climbing knots, a climbing gear showcase, and a walk around the hollows to explore the...
Get Directions
Jul 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join park staff for a reading of the Declaration of Independence in commemoration of our beautiful nation's 250th anniversary of " Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The existence of Arkansas State Parks is a direct result of the freedom...
Get Directions
Jul 4
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Lick Creek Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trek through the Arkansas Delta's quiet natural and cultural heritage. Meet at the visitor center before starting a caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek Trailhead. From there, a park interpreter will lead a 1-mile guided...
Get Directions
Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Take Nothing But Pictures

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter for a stroll on our newest trail, Owl Pass Monument Trail, where we will talk about the...
Get Directions
Jul 5
3:30am - 4:30am

Geology Rocks

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Discover how Pinnacle Mountain was formed and what sort of rocks and minerals are found here.
Get Directions
Jul 5
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
Get Directions
Jul 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
Get Directions