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 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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May 30
4:15pm - 4:45pm

Fireflies: Nature's Nightlights

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Fireflies have delighted people for generations with their glow. Discover how they glow and why it’s important to their survival.
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May 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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May 30
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan for beautiful sunset views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks and equipment are provided. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling...
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May 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pioneer Play

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for some pioneer play.
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May 30
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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May 30
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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May 30
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. This program lasts about 45 minutes.
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May 30
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 30
8:45pm - 9:45pm

Nighttime Critters Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them before venturing onto the trail to see what we might...
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May 31
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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May 31
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way, we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about...
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May 31
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Sense

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to put your sense of sight, touch, smell and hearing to the test as you try to guess what natural wonders are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars will be...
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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

CCC Stroll

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Travel back in time to the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while on a stroll with a park interpreter. Observe the still-standing structures built by the CCC that make...
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