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 17
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Jun 17
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Knot Knowledge

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important for safe and fun outdoor adventures. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend on the lake.
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Jun 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

All About the Atlatl

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come learn about the atlatl - the tool used for spear throwing. We will be using the atlatl to throw spears in this program.
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Jun 17
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bear Buffet Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find on Mount Magazine and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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Jun 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Soda Can Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Forgot your fishing pole? Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be bought inside the marina for those who need...
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Jun 17
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
One of the best ways to enjoy a DeGray Lake sunset is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided kayak adventure. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided, and no previous...
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Jun 17
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jun 18
8:00am - 10:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Jun 18
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 11:00am

Hike Along the Rim

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland trails along clear...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 9:45am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm”? Well, it’s true! Spring mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 10:00am

Beginning Fishing

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 10:00am

Ouachita Wonders Hike: Falls Branch Trail

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Falls Branch Trail to explore the Ouachita Mountains. This 1-mile hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and...
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Jun 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Weather the Weather

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Weather is all around us and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. Join park staff to reflect on the ways weather affects us and how it may have affected farmers 125 years ago. Together, we will create personal weather journals and discover the...
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Jun 18
10:00am - 11:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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