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
9:00am - 10:30am

Geocaching Island Hopper

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boat to a few of DeGray Lake’s islands in search of these...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

M.A.D.E. (Nature Journals)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program series designed to help you connect with the...
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Make a Track Station

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Many critters live and pass through Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the falls to create your own track casting to take home of an animal from the area. This is a come and go station.
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Jun 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Cedar Falls Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
To know Petit Jean State Park, you must know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter in the Breezeway at Mather Lodge to hike down to the foot of Arkansas’s most iconic waterfall! The Cedar Falls Hike is 2-miles round trip, strenuous, and takes about 2...
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Jun 20
9:30am - 11:00am

The Little Things Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that...
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Jun 20
9:50am - 10:05am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. This is a fun way to try out paddling before...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn a little about what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 2:00pm

Fermentation Basics Workshop

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Fermentation is one of the oldest means of preserving food and, for people living without refrigeration, it was essential. Join park staff to learn the basics of fermentation and make some fermented foods to take home. Registration is required by...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

SIGNS OF WILDLIFE & ANIMAL SPOTTING

Search for animal signs like tracks and scat with a park interpreter on 1/5-mile trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes.
Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Meet the Neighbors

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
As you visit Lake Frierson State Park, you enter a place that many call home. Join the park interpreter to learn about our native mammal neighbors. Touch and examine real animal fur, and discover what talents our neighbors have to survive the wild.
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:45am

Senior Kayak Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 10:30am

Fish Fashion

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Fish don’t dress in the latest cool trends, but their appearance tells us a lot about the way that they live. Join a park interpreter to decode fish fashion and learn more about the habits and habitats of the fish you catch here in Davidsonville...
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Jun 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Movin' on Up Mount Magazine

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
As part of the lodge's 20th year celebration, engage in some outdoor recreation activities associated with this special place, as well as test your knowledge of its natural and historic resources. Seasonally appropriate clothes, drinking water...
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