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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Oct 3
10:00am - 12:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles. Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center at (870) 398-4487.
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Oct 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Skulls of the Natural State

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You may know the animals of the Natural State, but can you identify them by their skulls? Feed your curiosity about the creatures that live in our park. Drop by the visitor center for a fun and challenging activity discovering what animals call Cane...
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Oct 3
10:00am - 12:00pm

Annual Kids & Family Fishing Derby

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
The Fishing Derby Program provides a positive fishing experience for beginners of all ages. Join us on Lake Walcott as we see who can catch the most fish, the biggest fish, and more. Fishermen ages 16 and up must have a valid fishing license. Adults...
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Oct 3
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Live Birds of Prey Demonstration

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join a park interpreter and our friends from the Raptor Rehab Center of Central Arkansas as we explore some of the Birds of Prey (live birds) that call Arkansas home. Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated and go to fund the...
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Land Speaks Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island Trail. You are sure to discover something new.
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 3:00pm

ROCK STARS OF THE MONUMENT: GEOLOGY Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll discover how the...
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Backyard Bass

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a game of Backyard Bass for beginning anglers of all ages . Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights.
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Litter Round Up

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join us in celebrating the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping the park remove trash from around our lake edges. All supplies will be provided. Meet at the fishing pier on Lake Walcott. Contact the park for more information.
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Oct 3
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crafting Survival Keychains

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you like to adventure in the outdoors? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a lesson in crafting your very own survival keychain. Not only are they fashionable, but survival keychains are also a handy resource to have while on any...
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Oct 3
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Nature's Canvas: Leaf Rubbing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Ouachita Mountains are home to a variety of trees, each unique in their own way. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a creative introduction to the trees here at Lake Catherine State Park.
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