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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Jun 9
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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Jun 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Reptilian Riddles

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Many creatures call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Many of these amazing creatures are reptiles. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center kids’ corner to discover some of the things that make reptiles unique.
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Jun 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wings Over the Water

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Get a chance to view the two vulture species in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and their importance to the ecosystem here at the park. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars.
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Jun 9
8:45pm - 9:45pm

We Can Take It

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933. Join the park assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Jun 10
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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Jun 10
9:00am - 10:00am

Tree ID Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Join a park interpreter to discover those you can find during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 1-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Jun 10
9:00am - 10:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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Jun 10
10:00am - 10:30am

Wellness Wednesday at Delta Heritage Trail State Park Visitor Center

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail is an ideal place for joining others to experience the outdoors and getting some exercise. Meet at the visitor center and join a park interpreter for a hike at a leisurely pace on an easy gravel surface trail for 30 minutes...
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Jun 10
10:00am - 11:30am

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Jun 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Healthy Hike Wednesday

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park. Park interpreters will be ready with a nature-inspired, history-inspired healthy theme for each hike. Birding, nature, history, or wildlife hikes are available. Please wear sturdy shoes and...
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Jun 10
10:00am - 11:30am

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
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Jun 10
10:00am - 11:00am

How's It Growing?

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
From the tallest trees to the cotton in your clothes, all the parts of a plant work together to help it grow. Join park staff to discover the ways that parts of a plan are similar to parts of our bodies, then use some of those plant parts to make...
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Jun 10
11:00am - 11:30am

Knot Knowledge

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important for safe and fun outdoor adventures. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend on the lake.
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Jun 10
11:00am - 12:00pm

Battlefield Tour Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Jun 10
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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