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 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Inspector Insect

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join an interpreter in a buzzing search for our insect friends while learning how they benefit Crowley’s Ridge State Park ecology.
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Jun 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Tour

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
One of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak. Whether it's paddling along the shoreline or exploring quiet coves, the beauty of the lake is worth a look. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Jun 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

River Rock ID

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
The Cossatot River is lined with sand, pebbles and large boulders. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks and minerals they were made of? Join park interpreters on a swimming adventure and identify the various rocks and minerals in the river. All...
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Jun 20
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Painting Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
For centuries, people have come to Mount Nebo seeking meaning, healing, refuge, and inspiration. Join a park interpreter for some nature viewing and storytelling while making a watercolor painting to take home.
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Jun 20
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Preserving Ozark Chinquapin

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center porch (area where rocking chairs are located) to learn more about our park's effort to preserve the threatened Ozark Chinquapin. Together we will take a short walk to our chinquapin restoration area and...
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Jun 20
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Turtle Time

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Meet a park interpreter for some turtle watching and discovering the secrets of the turtles of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Jun 20
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Meet a Snake

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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Jun 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Jun 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Mountainous Questions

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
I f Mount Magazine could speak, it would have many questions. With a park interpreter, celebrate the Lodge at Mount Magazine's 20th year by unearthing the park's unique historical and natural significance by answering “the mountain’s questions”...
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Jun 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Technology in Nature Demo & Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Ever wish you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join an interpreter for a short information session followed by a hike on the Water Leaf Trail. We will discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them...
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Jun 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Jun 20
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Fishy Business

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek is home to a world of fish in our creeks and lakes. Join a park interpreter as we walk to the creek to explore the biodiversity it provides. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting muddy and wet.
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Jun 20
5:00pm - 7:00pm

KAYAK TOUR OF STORM CREEK LAKE

Kayaking is a terrific way to experience Storm Creek Lake. You can check out quiet areas for wildlife and relax while surrounded by the St. Francis National Forest. All skill levels are welcome. No prior paddling experience is required, but you...
Jun 20
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Mountain Songs: The Lodge's 20th Year Celebration

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of the Ouachita Mountains, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight the Lodge of Magazine State Park and its 20 years of existence! This program will relocate inside the Lodge in the...
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Jun 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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