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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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:30pm

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.
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:45pm

Star Spangled Social: Evening Campfire

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 Fourth of July 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...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Mammals of Arkansas

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Meet park staff at the spring area for a program on the mammals of Arkansas. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we will discuss the role Arkansas's wildlife played in shaping both our state and the early history of the nation. You may want to...
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Historic Night Tour Hike

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a family friendly night tour of the 1888 Courthouse, 1873 Jail House, and 1840s Log Cabin. Hear haunting histories of the buildings’ long past residents and take back tales to tell around your next State Park campfire.
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook to explore what the weekend has in store for you. While we enjoy each other’s company, we will be greeted by a beautiful Petit Jean State Park sunset. This program will last about 30 minutes. Bring a lawn...
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Night Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Discover what comes out after the sun goes down. Bring your flashlight and join the park superintendent for a fun night hike on Crane's Fly Trail. Water, insect repellent, and tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended for this moderate 1.25-mile...
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Spangled Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Celebrate the stars on our flag as you celebrate the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's exceptionally dark skies. Listen to some original star-inspired songs played by a park interpreter!
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Jul 3
8:15pm - 9:00pm

Lakeside Sunset Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Lakeside Trail to view the sun setting over Bull Shoals Dam. This trail is a 1-mile loop with rocky, uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. Insect repellent is highly recommended, along with water and a flashlight.
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Jul 3
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Lightning Bug Lingo

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
What's that glowing in the woods? Learn about lightning bugs and even communicate like one. Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater. Bring insect repellant and good walking shoes.
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Jul 3
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike Adventure

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what comes out in nature after the sun goes down. Bring your flashlight and join the park interpreter for a fun night hike adventure on our paved trail. Insect repellent, water and comfortable shoes are recommended for this brief hike.
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Jul 3
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Campfire Trivia

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...
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Jul 3
9:15pm - 10:00pm

Summer Stargazing Social

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening of stargazing with your friends and family. We will see what wonders the night sky holds, and even have the opportunity to wish upon your very own keepsake paper star. Bring a lawn chair, flashlight, and wear...
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Jul 4

Devil's Den Annual 4th of July Games

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday together at Devil's Den State Park! Enjoy a fun-filled family day of outdoor games. It will be a July 4th celebration, your family won’t soon forget!
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Jul 4
5:00am - 7:00am

Sunrise on the Summit Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
“A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence”
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