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 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Keys to the Kingfisher Walk

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Meet a park interpreter as we traverse along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip, and is on a...
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Sep 7
10:15am - 10:45am

Toys and Games from the 1920s: Outdoor Edition

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Have you ever wondered what children did for fun during the time of the Oil Boom? We'll find out at this program, and we'll even play some of those games.
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Sep 7
10:30am - 11:30am

Owl's Last Supper

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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Sep 7
10:30am - 11:30am

Rockin' Art

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
There are so many ways to express yourself through art, but did you know that American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join the park interpreter to discover how art tells their stories, then create your own story.
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Sep 7
11:00am - 11:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Sep 7
11:00am - 11:30am

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to enhance your fishing, camping, or other outdoor experiences? Knowing how to tie a proper knot can make all the difference! Join a park interpreter to learn a few basic knots with some hands-on practice.
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Sep 7
11:00am - 12:00pm

What’s Blooming Today in the Heritage Herb Garden

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join our garden interpreter for a close‑up look at the day’s standout plants—what’s blooming, what’s fragrant, and what’s thriving in the summer sun. This short, engaging walk introduces the heritage herbs that have long supported Ozark households...
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Sep 7
11:00am - 11:30am

Knot Knowledge: Fishing Knots

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are fishing for bass, crappie, or brim, knowing how to tie fishing knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during your weekend on the lake.
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Sep 7
11:00am - 11:30am

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 learn about the games of the past in the best way we know how...
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Sep 7
11:30am - 12:00pm

CCC Stroll

Lake Catherine State Park, 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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Sep 7
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Trail Tech: Apps for the Outdoors

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Ever hear melodic bird song and wonder who's singing? Or spot a colorful wildflower and wish you knew its name? Nature identification apps make it easy to learn about the plants, animals, and fungi you encounter every day. Join a park interpreter for...
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Sep 7
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Adventure

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak adventure on the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of...
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Sep 7
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Leave No Trace Principles on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The choices you make while enjoying outdoor recreation can have a positive or negative impact on the park resources and trails. Join the park interpreter on an easy 0.25-mile hike on the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail as we discover the Leave No...
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Sep 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Amazing Animal Workers

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Labor Day is a holiday honoring American workers and the labor movement , recognizing their role in building the nation’s prosperity and quality of life. In woodlands across our great state there too are animal workers that work tirelessly to make...
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Sep 7
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Paint the Moment

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Supplies are provided but limited.
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