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 23
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lawn Bowling

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Drop in to learn the historic game of lawn bowling. Park staff will teach the rules of the game and referee so families can bring this game with them on their next State Park adventure. This program is perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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May 23 - 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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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Pollinator Garden Walk

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Explore the pollinator garden as we discover the creatures who sustain our gardens and farms. This short walk will be enjoyable for all ages.
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May 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on experience with the different furs of Arkansas wildlife. Feel the various pelts and discover all the functions that make each animal unique.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. This is a fun way to try out paddling before...
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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rock Cycle Game

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Survival Skills

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pollinator Power

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Find out what it is like to be a pollinator traveling hundreds of miles through cities and meadows, working to make it to safety in this interactive game with a park interpreter. Learn all the challenges pollinators must overcome and how you can help...
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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to find at Crowley's Ridge State Park? What do they eat? Where do they live? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Toys and Games

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the Clothespin,” and more. Fun for the whole family!
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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Color Wheel Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and try to find your chosen color on this 1/2-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
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May 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Time Magic & Medicine Show

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Step into a world of mystery, folklore, and old-time remedies with the Old-Time Magic & Medicine Show featuring magician Rocky Clements at the Magic Shop at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Blending traditional Ozark storytelling with sleight-of...
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