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 26
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jun 26
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
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Jun 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Journaling the Journey

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own...
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Jun 26
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Firebuilding 101

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!
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Jun 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm

All Tied Up (Dardanelle Area)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area near the Dardanelle playground to learn how to tie a few basic knots that will come in handy on any outdoor...
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Jun 26
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Jun 26
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Web Watchers Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species as we hike along a 0.5-mile (out-and-back) section of the easy Lake Trail.
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Jun 26
6:15pm - 7:15pm

Nature Journal Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
After constructing your nature journal, take a 1-mile hike along the Ouachita National Recreation Trail with a park interpreter to begin filling your journal with the wonders around you. Practice various types of art, creative writing, and...
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Jun 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!
Jun 26
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 26
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Golf Cart Safari

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
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Jun 26
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 26
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Campfire Evening Social

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park! Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome during this fun...
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Jun 26
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 26
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds of the owls . Insect repellent is recommended.
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