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
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Stargazing

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for stargazing at the Battlefield! Bring a chair, a blanket, and binoculars. Program will meet at Borden House.
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May 24
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Cicada Symphony

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you heard? Cicadas are out at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn about these loud insects and why they make their home here. Get the opportunity to join the symphony by making your own cicada harmonica.
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May 24
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Night Sky Stargazing

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Ever wonder what's above you when you look up at the night sky? Join a park interpreter to learn about common seasonal constellations, stars, and planets that can been seen throughout the year. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket so you can be...
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May 24
9:00pm - 9:30pm

Knot Knowing is Half the Fun

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying demonstration where you will discover how to make some of the strongest connections. No previous experience...
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May 25

Planting Day

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Clean up and plant an herb garden. We will sow seeds from the past as we recreate a “kitchen garden” near our summer kitchen exhibit. Children will also be given their own special biodegradable planting pots to take home with soil and planted seeds...
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May 25
5:00am - 7:00am

Memorial Day Sunrise Hike on the West Summit Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter on our yearly tradition as we depart from the West Summit trailhead to the top of Pinnacle Mountain to experience the Memorial Day sunrise over the Arkansas River valley. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip, and rated hard in...
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May 25
8:00am - 10:00am

Sunrise Kayak Tour

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour along this 1,675‑acre lake, a timbered Delta lake with rolling terrain, cypress stands, and abundant wildlife. This tour is designed for both casual paddlers and those seeking a more immersive nature...
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May 25
8:30am - 9:30am

Birding Hike on the Little Missouri

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. A portion of this trail...
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May 25
8:30am - 9:30am

Birding Walk

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding walk. Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome.
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May 25
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
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May 25
8:30am - 10:00am

Morning Power Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Work up a sweat with a park interpreter on the Harris Creek Trail! All hikers are welcome, but this will be at a swift pace. Bring plenty of water and a snack. This 3.75-mile loop trail is moderately difficult, so please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:45am

"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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May 25
9:00am - 9:30am

Hello, Telephone

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Before the internet, the landline telephone connected Americans together. The first telephone company opened in Powhatan in 1879. Come enjoy a hands-on program that teaches how telephones work. Perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing Demonstration

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of traditional cane pole fishing in this relaxed, hands on demonstration. Park staff will introduce the simple equipment used with a cane pole and explain how this time honored method has been used for generations to catch fish in...
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Lake Sylvia Loop Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Get outdoors and onto the trails this Memorial Day! With a park interpreter, trek on the 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Make stops along the way to explore the park's fascinating sights such as wildlife, historical structures, an in-cropping cave...
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