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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Aug 27
9:00am - 9:30am

History of the Big Spring

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Did you know that the Big Spring, located in the middle of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Meet a park interpreter to discover the spring's history and significance to the area.
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Aug 27
9:00am - 9:45am

"Let's Go Birding" Stroll

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.
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Aug 27
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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Aug 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Introduction to Birding Walk

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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Aug 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Wetland Safari

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to explore some of the players in this vital ecosystem.
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Aug 27
10:00am - 10:30am

Mountainous Questions

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
If Mount Magazine could speak, it would have many questions. With a park interpreter, unearth Mount Magazine’s unique historical and natural significance by answering “the mountain’s questions” dating back from prehistoric eras to modern times. This...
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Aug 27
11:00am - 12:00pm

Reading the Land Hike - Topo Maps 101

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Palisades Overlook to learn how to read this style of map and venture onto a short...
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Aug 27
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Aug 27
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Arkansas Traveler Trivia

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
How well do you know the Natural State? Interested in learning more? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun-filled trivia and compete with others for prizes.
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Aug 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

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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Aug 27
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Dazzling Dragonflies

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to watch them fly, learn about their characteristics and discuss why they are very helpful.
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Aug 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Aug 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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Aug 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Aug 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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