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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Sep 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Sep 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Sep 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Sunfish Safari

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a “safari” around the aquariums in the visitor center. Learn about the wide variety of sunfish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Sep 6
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs State Park or elsewhere. Hike along the 0.25-mile, A.D.A. accessible Ozark Plateau Trail and spin the “wheel of misfortune” as we discover more about these...
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Sep 6
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Native American Storytelling

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and connecting generations. Join a park interpreter to hear and...
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Sep 6
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us for some summertime fun, 1920s style, as we make our own paper sled kites and then go outside to fly them. Bring your creativity and be ready to decorate your kite to make it uniquely yours.
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Sep 6
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Critter Crunch

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Sep 6
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Weather the Weather

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The weather impacts almost everything around us from what we choose to wear to the farms that grow our food. Join park staff to learn about the weather that cotton needs to grow. Together, we'll create our own personal weather journals and discover...
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Sep 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ten Essentials Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Drop by the park interpreter’s look and learn table in the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you safe while exploring...
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Sep 6
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Sep 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Terrific Trees

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying them.
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Sep 6
5:00pm - 6:15pm

What's On The Menu? Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 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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Sep 6
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek State Park home. The tour will last around 1.5 hours...
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Sep 6
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hike the Solar System

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Embark on an exploration of the solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet. Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, you will gain a greater understanding of our solar...
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Sep 6
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Adventure Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter for this unique nocturnal adventure. Enjoy magnificent views of both the setting sun and a starlit night sky on this relaxing boat ride across the lake. In a secluded cove, we will explore the owls that can be found in...
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