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 31
8:30am - 9:15am

Benefield West Trek

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent...
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Aug 31
9:00am - 9:45am

Discovery Hike: Slunger Creek Nature Trail

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's summer scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. The trail is paved and ADA accessible. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
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Aug 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Woodland Birding Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your...
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Aug 31
9:30am - 10:00am

MTB Mondays: Trail Etiquette and Safety

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in to learn how to share the trail responsibly, pass safely, and ride with confidence while looking out for yourself and others.
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Aug 31
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 31
11:00am - 11:15am

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 31
11:30am - 12:00pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
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Aug 31
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Aug 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Disney Animals

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the park.
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Aug 31
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Essential Knots

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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Aug 31
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Waterfowl Wonders

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Ever wonder how waterfowl can see clearly underwater? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about these fascinating birds and even make your own water viewer to test out.
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Aug 31
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter...
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Sep 1
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Sep 1
9:00am - 9:45am

Chinquapin Chat

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the chinquapin grove along the Caddo Bend Trail service road and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin. Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration...
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Sep 1
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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