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 7
10:00am - 5:00pm

What's Happening Today at the Ozark Folk Center State Park

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Performing today, Thursday, May 7, 2026 These programs are free with regular Craft Village admission or season pass. Live Music with John Huzinec on the outdoor Blacksmith Stage at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Old Time...
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May 7
10:00am - 11:30am

Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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May 7
11:00am - 12:00pm

Discovery Hike

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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May 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Tree Rings Tell All

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Meet a park interpreter to discover the answers.
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May 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pedals and Preparation: The Essentials of Mountain Biking

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of mountain biking safety and preparedness. Discover what gear to carry and how to handle common trail challenges. Whether you're new to the sport or need a refresher, this program will help you ride...
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May 7
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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 7
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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May 7
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

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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May 7
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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May 7
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Snake Smarts

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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May 8 - 9

Heritage Herb Garden Spring Extravaganza

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join us for two days of educational programming focused on herbs, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices at the Heritage Herb Garden Spring Extravaganza at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Each day begins with an...
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May 8
10:00am - 10:30am

Snail Snot

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Do you ever take a closer look at the tiny world of the park's forest floor? Do you look at snails and wonder why they are so slimy? Uncover the slimy secrets of snails today with a park interpreter.
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May 8
10:00am - 5:00pm

What's Happening Today at the Ozark Folk Center State Park

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Performing today, Friday, May 8, 2026 These programs are free with regular Craft Village admission or season pass. Live Music with Joe Roe on the outdoor Blacksmith Stage at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Old Time Magic...
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May 8
10:00am - 11:30am

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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May 8
10:00am - 11:00am

FISHING 101

Join us to learn some of the basics of fishing here at Mississippi River State Park. Beginners welcome.