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 30
4:15pm - 4:45pm

Fireflies: Nature's Nightlights

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Fireflies have delighted people for generations with their glow. Discover how they glow and why it’s important to their survival.
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May 30
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan for beautiful sunset views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks and equipment are provided. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling...
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May 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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May 30
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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May 30
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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May 30
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. This program lasts about 45 minutes.
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May 30
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 30
8:45pm - 9:45pm

Nighttime Critters Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might...
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May 30
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Golf Course Safari

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk, (501) 865...
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May 31
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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May 31
8:00am - 9:00am

Guided Birding Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds, listening and looking for species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and raptors...
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May 31
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way, we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about...
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May 31
9:00am - 9:30am

Camp Oh No

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Something isn’t quite right with this campsite...can you spot what went wrong? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to investigate a “campsite oh no” scene and discover how simple Leave No Trace choices can make your trip more comfortable and...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Volunteer Hour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive an assignment. Water, warm...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

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...
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