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 14
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

BIRDING BASICS

Join a park interpreter to identify birds using binoculars on a 1-mile trail hike. All ages welcome. Bring water, bug spray, and wear sturdy shoes.
Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fishing the Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about fishing on the Cossatot River! Borrow one of our fishing poles and enjoy this catch and release program. Make sure to have your Arkansas fishing license for those 16 and older.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Got Bugs? Get Bats!

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Stop by to learn how bat boxes provide safe homes for bats and how you can install one in your own backyard. Check out a real bat box, grab a handout on establishing your own bat box, and discover how bats can help control insects naturally.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing on Beaver Lake Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover tips on what to fish for in local waters such as Beaver Lake or War Eagle Creek, as well as how and where to fish, from an experienced local fisherman. During the Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend, no fishing licenses are required starting at...
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Jun 14
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tie a Jig

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Any great angling adventure on DeGray Lake starts with knowing what lure to use. Join a park interpreter to discover how nature observations can inform your fishing decisions and create your own hand-tied tackle. All jig tying supplies are provided...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing 101

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
During this hands-on program you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing and discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and equipment are provided for this experience...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing 101

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
During this hands-on program you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing and discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and equipment are provided for this experience...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-seine Adventure

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Fishing Pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennett. Once we have completed our seine pulls, we will identify what we catch. Please wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or slides) for...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Cast Away" Fishing Game

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter for a game that tests out your casting skills, see what is in the lake, and reel in fun opportunities to be had in the park.
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fur Trapping and Trading

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
In the heyday of Davidsonville and even before, trapping animals for their skins and furs was a way that many people made a living. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different animals that were trapped, why the furs were so valuable...
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