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 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Explorers

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bring your little explorer for a weekly nature adventure. Each program features a new theme with hands-on, play-based sensory activities for ages 3-5. Meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center and bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers...
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Jul 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Crater of Diamonds Jeopardy

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Cue the theme music, it's time to play Jeopardy. Put your park knowledge to use in one of America's favorite games. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Jul 6
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jul 6
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Butterflies vs. Moths

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to find out. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth to take home.
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Jul 6
4:30pm - 5:00pm

MTB Mondays: Trail Talk Bingo

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in for a short visit to get familiar with common mountain bike terms through a fun, interactive bingo game designed for riders of all levels.
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Jul 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Jul 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

OWL PROWL HIKE

Ideally suited for their nocturnal existence, owls command the night skies on silent wings. Discover the incredible adaptations these creatures have developed that allow them to be predators of the night. Join a park interpreter to see “who” is...
Jul 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Geocaching Island Hopper

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boat to a few of DeGray Lake’s islands in search of these...
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Jul 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Senior Kayak Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Jul 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jul 7
9:30am - 10:15am

Finding Your Way

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass course.
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Jul 7
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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Jul 7
11:00am - 11:45am

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is full of wonders for you to explore. Learn more about Lake Catherine State Park and put your photography skills to the test by joining a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take part in a photo scavenger hunt.
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Jul 7
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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Jul 7
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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