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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May 31
10:00am - 10:45am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark Mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Walking Tour

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
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May 31
10:00am - 10:30am

Beautiful Butterflies

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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May 31
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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May 31
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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May 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies are limited.
May 31
11:00am - 11:45am

What's the Catch?

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense.
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May 31
11:00am - 11:30am

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache. Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
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May 31
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Butterfly Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Butterflies are probably the most popular insects due to their beautiful wings. They play an important role as pollinators of many plants, and some are food for birds and other wildlife. Discover the butterflies you could see while exploring the park...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Ranger Beads: Make Them and Use Them

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior knowledge is required, and all materials are...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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