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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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Step Back in Time for ,"A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence"

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Arkansas Post Museum State Park and the Grand Prairie Historical Society, invite you to join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Visit with local historians and learn more about the rich and deep history of the Arkansas Grand Prairie...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
As Arkansas State Parks celebrate America250, a park interpreter will read aloud the Declaration of Independence. Following this reading, Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park would also like to pause and acknowledge the history that happened...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Gather for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters at the campground pavilion for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Reflect on the past of Bull Shoals-White River State Park and ponder what the next 250 years might bring.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Patriotic Paddle

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters for this patriotic paddle across Lake Bailey. This program will fill up fast! We will be out on the water for one hour and learning how to kayak at Arkansas’s oldest state park. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Come join us Saturday July 4, 2026, for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. The program will take place at the group area campsites at 10:00 a.m. We ask that all day use guests attending the event...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Join park staff at the museum for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we commemorate America 250. Discover why the words of America’s founding fathers left a legacy that lasted 250 years and counting. After the reading, we’ll learn some...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Bald Eagles: The Bird Behind our National Emblem

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
In celebration of the 4th of July and Americas' 250th anniversary soar into the world of our national bird. Discover how this bird found at Lake Sylvia became a national emblem. Then learn about an eagle's behavior, habitat, and diet. Create a bald...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 12:00pm

FLAG & BIKE PARADE

Kick off the 4th of July celebration with a festive flag and bike parade, followed by a gathering for a reading aloud of the Declaration of Independence. Join us for a fun, colorful ride along the parade route; decorate your bike with patriotic...
Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Craft a Fishing Jig

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:15am

Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache. Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:45am

"Trail Through Time" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy guided 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap to hear about the area’s history. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and dress for the weather.
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:00am

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters at the CCC Ball field for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America’s birthday. America 250 is here! This program will last about 30 minutes. We’d love for you to stay afterwards for the kick ball...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:00am

Stars, Stripes, & Spokes

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get your bike parade-ready with patriotic decorations before rolling into the bike parade celebration! While you decorate, park staff will share tips on bike safety gear, trail etiquette, and mountain biking basics, with plenty of time for questions...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:30am

Ask a Park Interpreter

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
A park interpreter will be on the search area for an hour to answer all of your diamond mining questions.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 1:00pm

"Birding along Owl Pass" Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you a birder or wanting to get into it? We have a great opportunity to go down the newly built Owl Pass Trail from the visitor center to the Arboretum which parallels the Little Maumelle River. This 2.5-mile round trip walk will be on pavement...
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