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
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Benefield West Trek

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
With an interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, bug spray, and...
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Jun 20
6:00pm - 6:30pm

DIY Fire Starters

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Be prepared to spark your next adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials you probably already have at home. You’ll discover...
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Jun 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Summer Solstice Celebration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special celebrations. Visitors will have an opportunity to play a Native American game...
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Jun 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
It is hard not to love a good sunset on the water. We think you will love it even more once you are standing atop the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a park...
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Jun 20
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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Jun 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek State Park home. The tour will last around 1.5 hours...
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Jun 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water. Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Participants must weigh...
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Jun 20
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Art

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as we watch the sun go down to make your very own...
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Jun 20
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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Jun 20
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to soar into the wonderful world of owls at Lake Catherine State Park. Learn all about these birds of prey and have the chance to call for them on this night-time adventure. This program will include a...
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Jun 20
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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Jun 20
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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Jun 20
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Lake Walcott Night Safari

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter as we explore the banks of Lake Walcott in search of the critters that inhabit the lake. Insect repellant is recommended.
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Jun 20
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 20
9:15pm - 9:45pm

Summer Stargazing

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress appropriately for the weather.
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