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 24
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Leave No Trace mini awareness workshop

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
The Bigfoot Challenge
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter for...
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May 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Critter Feeding

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters including snakes, frogs, turtles and more.
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:45pm

Senior Kayak Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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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May 24
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Exploring Nature Journals

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Discover nature at Logoly State Park in a new way through nature journals. Join the park interpreter to find out how to start your own nature journal, make a small journal to take home and add your first entry.
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass. Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
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May 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Spring Snapshot Challenge Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge! Beautiful snapshots, funny snapshots, and even odd...
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May 24
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Jitterbugs--Tinkering for Kids

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tinker with circuits to create a jitterbug.
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May 24
3:30pm - 5:00pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter as your guide to learn about the state symbols of Arkansas and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State...
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May 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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May 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Web Watchers

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more spider facts.
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May 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

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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