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 19
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Golf Course Safari

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 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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Jun 19
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer! Please bring a flashlight and wear weather...
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Jun 19
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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Jun 19
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 20

20th Year Celebration: Lodge at Mount Magazine

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marks the Lodge at Mount Magazine State Park’s 20th year! Come celebrate this special milestone by attending special themed-park programming, as well as partaking in lunch and dinner specials at Skycrest restaurant!
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Jun 20
8:00am - 9:00am

Introduction to Birding

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Jun 20
8:30am - 11:00am

Outdoor Recreation Skills Workshop: Kayaking 101 Old Town Lake

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Have you ever wanted to try out kayaking but do not know where to start? Here is the perfect chance on the quiet bald cypress covered Old Town Lake. We will meet at the visitor center and then caravan in your own vehicle to Old Town Lake where a park...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Make a Track Station

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Many critters live and pass through Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the falls to create your own track casting to take home of an animal from the area. This is a come and go station.
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

M.A.D.E. (Nature Journals)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program series designed to help you connect with the...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Cedar Falls Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter in the Breezeway at Mather Lodge to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’s most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round trip, strenuous, and takes about 2...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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Jun 20
9:30am - 11:00am

The Little Things Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that...
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Jun 20
9:50am - 10:05am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. This is a fun way to try out paddling before...
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