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
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 - 1:30pm

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 - 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 - 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 - 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
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wildlife Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while visiting the park may be the most memorable part of your trip. Stop by the park interpreter’s look &...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 2:45pm

The Fish Name Game

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pioneer Games

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun Sunday at the Battlefield, filled with with family-friendly games and activities from the1800s. Meet at Latta Barn.
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Life Source's Transformation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining...
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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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 - 2:30pm

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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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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Jun 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Junior Angler Sunday

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Cane Creek State Park is o pening Shady Pond to junior anglers ages 15 years old and younger. Bring your family along with your own fishing pole, bait and tackle. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing.
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Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lure Tying 101

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join us on Free Fishing Weekend and learn how to attach your lures to a rod and reel. We'll practice several different methods with hands-on instruction and visual aids, and by the end we may even have a friendly competition.
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