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 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dutch Oven Dessert: Outdoor Cooking Demo

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join a park interpreter for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don't miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of...
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Jun 19
7:00pm - 7:30pm

It's A Bat

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let’s compare apples to oranges. Join a park interpreter to learn about bats at Mount Magazine State Park by comparing them to something you are most likely a bit more familiar with, birds.
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Jun 19
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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Jun 19
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Bat Behavior

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Bats play a significant role in keeping the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park alive. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have a chance to see a few.
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Jun 19
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies by listening to some original guitar songs about the stars above the island in the sky.
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Jun 19
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Stories and S'mores

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores. Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing some of the many stories you can discover at Village...
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Jun 19
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Jun 19
8:30pm - 9:00pm

Star Gazing Night Walk

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever heard of Cassiopeia, Orion, or the Little Dipper? They are all common constellations in the northern hemisphere! Join a park interpreter on a short stroll to learn about the history of these stars, and how to help keep the night sky...
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Jun 19
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 19
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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Jun 19
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter to discover the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we'll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer! Please bring a flashlight and wear weather...
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Jun 19
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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Jun 20

20th Year Celebration: Lodge at Mount Magazine

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marks the Lodge at Mount Magazine State Park’s 20th year! Come celebrate this special milestone by attending special themed-park programming, as well as partaking in lunch and dinner specials at Skycrest restaurant!
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Jun 20
8:00am - 9:00am

Introduction to Birding

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Jun 20
8:30am - 11:00am

Outdoor Recreation Skills Workshop: Kayaking 101 Old Town Lake

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Have you ever wanted to try out kayaking but do not know where to start? Here is the perfect chance on the quiet bald cypress covered Old Town Lake. We will meet at the visitor center and then caravan in your own vehicle to Old Town Lake where a park...
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