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 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-seine Adventure

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Fishing Pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennett. Once we have completed our seine pulls, we will identify what we catch. Please wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or slides) for...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fishing Knots

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Most fishing line breaks off due to poor knots, so sharp hooks and good knots are essential to successful fishing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few good fishing knots and practice tying them to better prepare you for your next fishing trip.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

From Pup to Predator: A Bat's Journey Walk

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
With a park interpreter, follow the life of a bat from a tiny, helpless bat pup to a skilled nighttime hunter. We’ll explore how bats grow, learn to fly, and survive the challenges of life in the dark.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Healing Waters

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn to Fish

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop on by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park has rods available and bait, but you are more than welcome to bring your own for Free Fishing Weekend. Free fishing weekend is June 12-14. The free fishing...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pinecone Flowers

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Making our own May flowers out of pine cones and paint! Join a park interpreter for a flower power hour in front of the campground bathhouse.
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Jun 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fish Have Feelings Too

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Fish are amazing aquatic vertebrates that people sometimes unknowingly harm. Join the park interpreter as we explore ways to properly catch, release, and handle our fishy friends. This program is fun and informative for the whole family.
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Jun 13
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Logoly Hiking Club

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
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Jun 13
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Do You Know Butterflies?

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Butterflies are a unique species that is uniquely adapted to life on the Island in the Sky, Mount Magazine. How well do you know these creatures? Test both your butterfly knowledge and your bag toss skills with a park interpreter. This program is...
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Jun 13
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jun 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fish ID

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
While fishing, have you ever had trouble trying to identify what fish you caught? Join a park interpreter to learn about the fish in the Cossatot River, and methods to identify them during a fishing trip.
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Jun 13
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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