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
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Watch the day fade into night at Mount Magazine State Park on a peaceful guided sunset stroll. As the light changes, we’ll explore how wildlife, colors, and sounds shift with the setting sun. Slow down, breathe in the evening air, and experience...
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Sep 6
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike through the woods on the Spider Creek Trail in the dark. This 1-mile hike is rated moderate. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight, and wear insect repellent. Meet at the Spider Creek Trailhead.
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Sep 7
7:30am - 8:30am

Bird Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Start your morning with a peaceful, guided walk along the lakeshore as the park wakes up around you. This slow‑paced hike focuses on spotting resident and seasonal birds, listening for calls, and learning simple identification tips. Early light over...
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Sep 7
8:15am - 10:15am

Last Splash of Summer Paddlepalooza

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join the park interpreter at the boat ramp for some peaceful paddling across the lake through the lily pads. Bring water and sunscreen. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Children under the age of 12 must ride with an...
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Sep 7
8:30am - 9:15am

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Barton Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Here is your chance to get outdoors with family and friends and start your journey exploring Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center for an easy 1-mile hike on a gravel surface trail as we discover the railroad heritage of the...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Mountain Medicine Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a park interpreter to learn about how the settlers...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:30am

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Birding 101 Walk

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a relaxed-paced, 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellent...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Birder Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear tennis shoes or...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Introduction to Kayaking

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp for the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking on shore and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the water. This program is free, but...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 9:30am

Ranger Beads Craft

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to got to reach your destination? Join a park interpreter to make...
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Sep 7
9:00am - 10:00am

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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