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 3
9:00am - 4:00pm

Crochet a Round Rag Rug

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Learn to give old linens new life! In this hands-on class, we’ll take recycled and thrifted bed sheets, cut them into strips and crochet them into beautiful round rag rugs. This traditional craft is simple, practical and a wonderful way to create...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 11:00am

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below. Sign up early for this guided kayaking and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out, snorkel along the shoreline, and explore fish, rocks, plants and more. Use of all...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Caddo Bend Hike

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Natural and human forces continue to shape the history and landscape of Lake Ouachita State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Caddo Bend trailhead for a 1-mile guided hike to find out more about these changes. Bring drinking water and wear sturdy...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Mockernut Hike

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Celebrate National Trails Day with park staff on a guided 3/4-mile hike of the Mockernut Trail. Experience first-hand the peaceful sights and sounds of nature, who knows what we may discover along the way. This hike is considered lightly moderate in...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 11:00am

Tin Soldier Casting Demonstration

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
People in the 1820s used tin for many different household goods like cups, reflective candle sconces, and children’s toys. Join a park interpreter to learn about the process of melting and pouring tin into vintage molds to create tin soldiers. This...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:30am

Fishing the Cossatot

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter 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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Jul 3
9:00am - 9:45am

Wildflower Walk

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup. Join a park interpreter on an easy walk on a 1/2-mile...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Red, White, & Bluebird Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter in celebrating our nations 250th year by learning about the red, white, and blue birds found at Lake Sylvia. View taxidermy, feathers, and more to explore these magnificent birds. Then, take a short 0.5-mile hike through Camp...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to celebrate your 4th of July weekend! Take a peaceful paddle across the water while exploring Lake Catherine and all it has to offer. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:30am

HIKING THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF THE OZARK CHINQUAPIN TREE

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The Ozark chinquapin tree once helped to provide life in this Ozark Landscape. Now it has disappeared from our landscape. Join a park interpreter on a 2-mile hike to visit our trees. During this hike you will have the opportunity to learn all about...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Take a closer look at the sights and sounds of Mount Nebo State Park on this 1-mile birding hike along parts of our 3Cs and Rim Trail. Discover the birds that call the mountain home and experience the sense of connection and wonder that comes from...
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Jul 3
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 3
10:00am - 11:00am

CCC - Built To Last Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil's Den State Park and view many of the structures they constructed that are still standing today on this walking tour. This walk is on some paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jul 3
10:00am - 10:45am

Life in a Covered Wagon

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith State Park. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at...
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