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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Jun 12
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Jun 12
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Survival Fire Kits

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Fire is essential to survival, but isn't always so easy to achieve with non ideal conditions. Learn how to make your own fire starter kits to keep for a later date to either get your campfire started or to help you out in an emergency situation when...
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Jun 12
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Knots for Boaters

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your boating needs is important for any person enjoying the water on a boat. Join the park interpreter to learn five basic knots for all your boating needs. All supplies provided.
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Jun 12
2:00pm - 2:45pm

What's the Catch?

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
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Jun 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Jun 12
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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Jun 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jun 12
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Mammals: Feel the Furs

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the...
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Jun 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Free Fishing Weekend: Fish ID & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Kick off Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend by learning about the kinds of fish found at Lake Sylvia! Uncover facts about crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass and how to identify them. Then, create a fish-themed craft to take home as a keepsake! Feel...
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Jun 12
3:30pm - 4:30pm

"Locked Doors, Living Wings" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Why are the caves closed? Join a park interpreter for a ¼-mile hike to a gated cave and uncover the secret lives of bats and how these protected spaces help keep them alive.
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Jun 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Heron Happenings

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. You will learn some special adaptations that make the great blue heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be provided to see these majestic birds roosting...
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Jun 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
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Jun 12
5:00pm - 6:15pm

Hike the Solar System

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Embark on an exploration of the solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet. Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, you will gain a greater understanding of our solar...
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Jun 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Firebuilding 101

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!
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Jun 12
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Town Lake Fishing Workshop

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Get started fishing during Free Fishing Weekend in the beautiful Arkansas Delta! Meet at the visitor center before caravanning in your own vehicle a short distance to Old Town Lake. A park interpreter will guide you through setting up your pole so...
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