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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Sep 6
1:30pm - 2:30pm

If I Ran the Museum

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Every museum tells a story, join park staff to learn how they do that and how the objects at Plantation Agriculture Museum tell a story. Then use your imagination (and some crayons) to make a brochure for your own dream museum.
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Sep 6
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Snorkeling Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Sign up early for this water adventure. We'll boat out to the main river channel and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants and more. Masks and snorkels are provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Life jackets are...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Naturally Nocturnal

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get around at night.
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Stream Life

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff at the stream by the visitor center for a fun survey of the stream. Prepare to get wet in this program as we will be flipping over rocks and scooping out creatures to see what is living in the stream. After we find out what calls the...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Hiking BINGO on Heritage & Habitat Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Heritage & Habitat Trail to take a hike and play a game of BINGO with the things you see on the trail. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot. The park interpreter will provide the BINGO cards and...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Crater of Diamonds Trivia

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Cue the theme music, it's time to play trivia in a game show like fashion to put your Crater of Diamonds knowledge to the test. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences of the great outdoors in a nature journal! Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of snack bar) to assemble your journal and take an easy, 0.6-mile hike along the cabin trail to see what we can...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Snakeskin Bookmarks

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a creative introduction to snakes. Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas and have the opportunity to craft your very own bookmark from the shed of a real Arkansas snake.
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn to Fish

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop on by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park does have rods available and bait, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants ages 16 and up must possess a valid fishing permit with...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learning Leaves: Hike & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Discover the many species of trees found at Lake Sylvia and create a fun craft to take home. Embark on a half mile hike to learn how to identify trees by their leaves. The hike is moderate and will be taken at a slow pace for exploration. Make sure...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journals

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES WALK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy 1-mile walk to explore the vibrant world of butterflies. September is the peak migration season for some of these beautiful insects. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for all ages.
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

History in Motion

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Mt. Nebo State Park is the setting for over a century of Arkansas history. Across time, this mountain has served as an orchard, fort, resort, and a city above the clouds. To hit all the high points on the mountain, we’re going to have two back-to...
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore summer 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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