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 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 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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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

From Pup to Predator: A Bat's Journey Walk

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
With a park interpreter, follow the life of a bat from a tiny, helpless bat pup to a skilled nighttime hunter. We’ll explore how bats grow, learn to fly, and survive the challenges of life in the dark.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Who Flooded the Lake?

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps. This is a come-and-go event.
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Jun 13
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Logoly Hiking Club

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
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Jun 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Do You Know Butterflies?

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Butterflies are a unique species that is uniquely adapted to life on the Island in the Sky, Mount Magazine. How well do you know these creatures? Test both your butterfly knowledge and your bag toss skills with a park interpreter. This program is...
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Jun 13
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fish ID

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
While fishing, have you ever had trouble trying to identify what fish you caught? Join a park interpreter to learn about the fish in the Cossatot River, and methods to identify them during a fishing trip.
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Jun 13
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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Jun 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tin Can Fishing Workshop

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
You don’t need a fancy or expensive setup to fish Bull Shoals Lake or the White River this Free Fishing Weekend. Meet a park interpreter to learn how to make your own tin can fishing rig. Supplies will be provided or you can bring an empty can of...
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Jun 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bee Baths

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Did you know our buzzy pollinators need baths too? Join a park interpreter to explore the life of bees and create your very own bee bath to take home! All supplies provided.
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Jun 13
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Fishy Business

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek is home to a world of fish in our creeks and lakes. Join a park interpreter as we walk to the creek to explore the biodiversity it provides. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting muddy and wet.
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Jun 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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