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 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Jasper Bingo

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond search area is required for program attendance.
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Jun 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh I Am On A Mountain! : The Dripping Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine is quite a big mountain plateau with beautiful wooded areas everywhere you look. While it’s great to immerse yourself in these ecologically rich trees, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping...
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Jun 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Buildings Tour

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a look inside the a fascinating houses and buildings at the Prairie Grove Grove Battlefield. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Jun 25
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Ecosystem Energy

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a game all about nature’s food chain and learn what the animals at Devil’s Den State Park eat.
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Jun 25
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Mammals: Feel the Furs

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the...
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Jun 25
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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Jun 25
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Snake Smarts

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you seen any snakes during your park visit? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and how to identify them. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled kingsnake.
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Jun 25
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Evening Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy an evening hike on the 1-mile Lakeside Trail while experiencing the sights and sounds of Bull-Shoals White River State Park. This hike will take participants along Bull Shoals Lake with a view of Bull Shoals Dam. Don't forget your bug spray...
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Jun 25
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Enjoy the beauty of an evening on the water during this sunset lake cruise aboard the Lake Dardanelle State Park tour boat. As the sun sets over the Arkansas River Valley, relax on a 1 and a half hour cruise exploring the wonders of Lake Dardanelle...
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Jun 25
7:45pm - 8:30pm

Bat Discovery Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Bats aren't blind, they won't get stuck in your hair, and they're some of the Delta's most important nighttime hunters. Join a park interpreter for a guided twilight hike as we uncover the truth about these fascinating, often misunderstood animals...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 11:00am

Kayak Confidence Builder

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
No previous paddling experience necessary. Kayaking trips can vary from serene flatwater trips to outrageous whitewater floats. No matter what kind of kayaking you do, it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe. Join a park interpreter for an...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

School house hike and tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a walk to the one-room schoolhouse that still remains from our sawmill village history. We will take a look at what school was like 100 years ago.
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Woodland Wandering Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for a guided woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the area. Along the way, we will see what makes Petit Jean...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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