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 5
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunset SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
It is hard not to love a good sunset on the water. We think you will love it even more once you are standing atop the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a park...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Twilight Bat Watch

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of sky watching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of white-nose syndrome on these incredible creatures...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Sky Fishing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies by listening to some original guitar songs about the stars above the island in the sky.
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Jun 5
8:45pm - 9:45pm

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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Jun 5
9:15pm - 10:00pm

Campfire Trivia

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with friends and family members around the campfire.
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Jun 6

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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Jun 6

National Trails Day & America 250 Celebration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join park staff for a day of celebration for National Trails Day and America 250. Petit Jean State Park is an iconic place that people have loved to visit for many years. The park’s establishment in 1923 inspired many to continue to love this place...
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Jun 6

National Trails Day and America 250 Celebration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join park staff for a day of celebration for National Trails Day and America 250. Petit Jean State Park is an iconic place that people have loved to visit for many years. The park’s establishment in 1923 inspired many to continue to love this place...
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Jun 6
7:00am - 9:00am

Fishing Derby

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Come join us this year on Saturday June 6, 2026, for our Annual Fishing Derby. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. and start time for the event will be 7:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. Maximum age for registration is 15 years. Prizes will be given out...
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Jun 6
8:00am - 10:00am

Annual Kids' Fishing Derby

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Our pond is stocked with hungry catfish just waiting for your young angler to get a hook in the water. Come out to enjoy a morning of fishing with our interpretive park staff. There will be prizes, games, and lots of fish! Fishing at this event is...
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Jun 6
8:00am - 11:00am

PHILIPS COUNTY YOUTH FISHING DERBY

Fishing provides children with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish at the pre-stocked pond and win prizes. This derby is sponsored by the Philip’s county...
Jun 6
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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Jun 6
8:00am - 12:00pm

Lake Sylvia Fishing Derby

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a morning of fishing, raffle prizes, and interpretive programs by the lake. Don't worry about being a pro - if you have questions about fishing this is your chance to ask! There will be a few fishing poles available to check out or you are...
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Jun 6
8:30am - 11:30am

Kids' Fishing Derby

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join park staff for the Kids' Fishing Derby on Lake Devil. Open to ages 15 years old and younger. Bring your own fishing pole, bait, and tackle. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the cafe pavilion. The derby begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 11na.m. Be...
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