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 23
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 23
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Frog Calls

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
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May 23
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Bat Night Hike

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins. Join the park superintendent on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail explores the different adaptations that...
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May 23
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Sky Fishing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
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May 23
8:00pm - 9:00pm

The Nightshift Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats! Bring your ears, your...
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Geocache Night Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the park after dark on a guided night hike with a high-tech twist. Learn the basics of geocaching—an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS coordinates—then head out as a group to search for a hidden cache along the trail. Sturdy footwear and...
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn about our hunters of the night. We will hoot at the falls to try and locate any nearby owls. This night walk is 0.5-mile round-trip.
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Stars on the Summit

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes. Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens of a telescope. Note: This program is weather...
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May 23
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Golf Course Safari

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk, (501) 865...
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May 23
9:30pm - 11:00pm

The Little Things Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that...
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May 24
8:00am - 8:40am

Bottomland Guided Hike

Moro Bay State Park, 6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Join a park ranger for an easy 1/4-mile hike on the park trail through a beautiful bottom land hardwood forest. We will learn how to identify some trees and hopefully have some birding opportunities. Insect repellent and walking shoes are recommended...
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May 24
8:00am - 9:00am

Soaring Scavengers Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
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May 24
8:00am - 9:00am

Guided Birding Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds, listening and looking for species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and raptors...
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May 24
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
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May 24
8:30am - 9:30am

Journey to Magnesia Springs

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Long before this place was a state park, it was a place where tourists came to find relaxation and healing at the mineral springs. Take a walk to Magnesia Springs to discover the rise and fall of the mineral springs era and what that meant for this...
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