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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May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Welcome to the Weekend" Social

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Kick-start Memorial Day Weekend the right way by joining park staff for a social hour. Learn what makes Lake Charles State Park a unique and special place and find out what scheduled programs and self-guided activities are available during your stay...
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May 22
7:00pm - 8:45pm

Welcome to the Weekend

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Welcome to Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Want to discover ways to explore and enjoy the park this weekend? Join a park interpreter near the swim beach for a fun introduction to recreation opportunities at Lake Dardanelle State...
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May 22
7:00pm - 8:30pm

S'mores Meet & Greet

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join park staff and camper neighbors at the Main Pavilion Area for a campfire. We will provide marshmallows for s'mores. Gather around and talk about the exciting programs the park is offering this weekend.
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May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Campfire Singalong

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for a cozy musical start to the holiday weekend. Bring your camp chairs and bug spray to meet your neighbors and join in some songs that the settlers of historic Davidsonville would have enjoyed 200 years...
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May 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: The SSS Experience

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Camping is not complete without the SSS experience: sunsets, stories, and s'mores. Join the park interpreter to welcome in Memorial Day weekend. Bring your outdoor chair (and maybe a cozy blanket), experience the sunset on the water at Lake Frierson...
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May 22
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook to explore what the weekend has in store for you. While we enjoy each other’s company, we will be greeted by a beautiful Petit Jean State Park sunset. This program will last about 30 minutes. Bring a lawn...
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May 22
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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May 22
7:30pm - 8:15pm

Campfire Trivia

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of America's only public diamond mine in a fun trivia battle. Benches are available at the amphitheater, but it is recommended to bring your own chairs.
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May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point to witness a breathtaking sunset. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer!
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May 22
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Summer Kick-off Social

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to enjoy s’mores and meet other campers! This event is free and is a great opportunity to learn more about our park, get informed about activities going on through the weekend, and socialize with other guests...
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May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Stories

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing night by the campfire and hear stories from the Civil War. This program meets near the Borden House.
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

S’mores, Fireflies, & Sunsets at the Creek

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by a welcoming campfire at Cane Creek State Park. Gather around the fire ring at dusk in front of the bathhouse, chase a lightning bug or two and make a mess with a s’more dessert. Find the park interpreter there...
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Cruise on Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance to watch the sun set over Bull Shoals Lake on a relaxing evening cruise. Evening trips on the water may be chilly so please dress appropriately. Seats are limited; to register, call (870) 445-3629 or stop by the visitor center.
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May 22
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 22
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl on Owl Pass

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
When the sun goes down, our feathered friends come out to play! Join a park interpreter as we take a leisurely evening stroll down Owl Pass Monument Trail, a paved 2-mile round-trip trail through our low wetland areas in the park. Along the way we'll...
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