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 5
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Soda Can Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Forgot your fishing pole? Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be bought inside the marina for those who need...
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Jul 5
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Jul 5
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tour the Oil Field Park. On the tour, we'll see two derricks, one 1920s style wooden derrick and one metal derrick from the 1930s, as well as 5 different styles of oil pump units from 1920s to modern style. We'll also be...
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Jul 5
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Let's Play!: Historic Games

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might've looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to explore the games of the past in the best way we know how-- by...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayaking 101

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at kayaking? Come on over to the fishing pier on Lake Walcott for a splashing good time. All participants must wear closed toed shoes, no flip flops.
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Oak Gall Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a Park interpreter for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the 4th of July and our nations 250th anniversary. Then, discover how the oak tree played a part in its making by learning how to make ink from its galls...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Jasper Bingo

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond search area is required for program attendance.
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wetland Safari Walk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in the park's ecosystem.
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Swim & Cruise Lake Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in the refreshing water. We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, before pulling up to...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Soda Can Fishing Rig Workshop

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
You don’t need a fancy or expensive setup to fish on Bull Shoals Lake or the White River. Meet a park interpreter to learn how to make your own soda can fishing rig. Supplies will be provided, you only need to bring an empty can of your favorite...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Painting the Past: Postcards

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Paint Lake Sylvia's past with the guidance of a park interpreter. Take a short, guided walk to learn how history happened at Camp Ouachita. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking part of the old cabin trail, less than 1/4-mile in length...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Jul 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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