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 14
9:00am - 10:00am

Volunteer Hour

Lake Chicot State Park, 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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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

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 14
10:00am - 10:30am

It's Not Easy Being Green

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Frogs are fascinating, but life isn’t always easy for them. Join the park interpreter to learn about the remarkable life of these little green creatures and the role they play at Logoly State Park.
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Snakes of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home.
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

Geocaching Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Weavers of the Woods Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Discover the master weavers of the forest during this guided hike. We'll start with an introduction to spider silk and common web structures, then take an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail in search of webs and clues left behind by their...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 1:00pm

Free Fishing Weekend Booth

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is an annual event allowing residents and non-residents to fish without a license. The event is designed to encourage visitors to experience the joys of fishing and to appreciate Arkansas' natural resources. This weekend...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Dip Net Discovery

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join the park interpreter in this hands-on activity to find out and discover the roles these critters play in keeping the lake healthy. Bring sunscreen and wear shoes that can get wet and...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Fishing Trivia

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
How well do you know your Arkansas fish? Do you know what fish are endangered? What about what fish are the most aggressive? Join a park interpreter for this fun, family-friendly trivia. Can you outsmart the fish?
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Lake Walcott Safari Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wild hike on the Lake Walcott Trail as we go on safari looking for wildlife that calls Crowley’s Ridge State Park home.
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Nature Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages.
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Curious about kayaking? Join a park interpreter for a short paddle around the cove to get a feel for kayaking on the water. We will go over basic paddle strokes and getting in and out of the kayak. This is a quick test drive to see if kayaking is...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

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 14
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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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