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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Jul 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Woodland Wandering Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for a guided woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the area. Along the way, we will see what makes Petit Jean...
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Jul 24
9:00am - 9:45am

Dip Net Discovery

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on activity and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that can...
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Jul 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Macroinvertebrate Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle has an abundance of macroinvertebrates living in the water. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to find out what some of our macroinvertebrates are and why they are so good to have around.
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Jul 24
9:00am - 4:00pm

20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium Teacher Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
We are offering an all-day teacher’s workshop on Friday, July 24, and a morning program on Saturday, July 25. Lunch will be provided for both workshops. Sessions will cover resources for the classroom in regard to studying the Great Bend region of...
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Jul 24
10:00am - 11:30am

Fun Day Friday

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
What did children do for fun in the 1800s? How did people get the things they needed before the internet? What did kids do for fun in the 19th century? Join park staff every Friday in Summer to explore a unique question about Arkansas history and...
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Jul 24
11:00am - 11:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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Jul 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Jul 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pioneer Play

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some pioneer play.
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Jul 24
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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Jul 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Seven Hollows Glade Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What might make a home in a glade of sandstone? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area find out as we venture into one of Petit Jean State Park’s most iconic habitats. This 1-mile hike will cover uneven ground outside of shade...
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Jul 24
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn "owl" about our hunters of the night. We will hoot at the Falls to try and locate any nearby owls. This night walk is 0.25-mile round-trip.
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Jul 24
8:45pm - 9:30pm

Frog Calls

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas, and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park. Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
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Jul 24
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Sounds of the Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Nature can be intimidating at night. A creak here, a scurry there -- what is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 25

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Jul 25
8:00am - 8:45am

Woodpecker Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
W oodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and sizes. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 1/2-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in...
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