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 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Nature Journaling

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature. All materials provided. Appropriate for all ages.
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May 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Arboretum Trail Stroll

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a relaxing stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that make up the unique landscape of Village Creek State Park. This is a 0.5-mile, relatively easy walk.
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May 16
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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May 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Amphibians and Reptiles of Hobbs Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Meet some of our live animal “ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the forest habitat at Hobbs. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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May 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owl Pass Walk: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

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 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Survival Sips

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
What would you do if your only water source was a muddy puddle? Join a park interpreter across from the pavilion near the kayak rental kiosk to explore how clean water keeps us safe and why it matters here at Lake Dardanelle State Park. You’ll learn...
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May 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Discovery on the Lake Trail Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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May 16
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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 16
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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May 16
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Lake Tour

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 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Peach Cobbler & A History of Dutch Ovens

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter to cook Peach Cobbler over the fire and learn about the Dutch oven's importance in Arkansas' history! After watching a demo on making peach cobbler, relax on the patio and enjoy your sweet treat. To pay and reserve your spot...
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May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Natural State Showdown

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Are you an Arkansas State Park fan? Test your knowledge about the Natural State and the parks inside with an interactive game of Natural State Showdown. Meet a park interpreter at the campground bathhouse for an hour of fun and intriguing...
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May 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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May 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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May 16
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pollinators and their 'Buds'

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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