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 9
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Walk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Sep 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Mighty Morphers

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover what metamorphosis is and what animals go through it while acting out the life cycle of a butterfly.
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Sep 10
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Turtle Time

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Meet a park interpreter for some turtle watching and discovering the secrets of the turtles of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Sep 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adventure Hour

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for an outdoor recreation program designed for ages 6-14. Each session introduces a different activity like fishing, paddling, hiking, camping, and birding. Build confidence and skills for enjoying the outdoors at Lake Dardanelle...
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Sep 11

Hamfest

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Known as the "best little Hamfest west of the Mississippi," the Queen Wilhelmina Hamfest welcomes ham radio operators from all over the country. Browse the flea-market setup featuring radio equipment and one-of-a-kind items. Try your luck with...
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Sep 11
7:00am - 8:00am

Morning Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for an early morning walk around the 1-mile Battlefield Trail. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Sep 11
9:00am - 4:00pm

Crochet a Round Rag Rug

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Learn to give old linens new life! In this hands-on class, we’ll take recycled and thrifted bed sheets, cut them into strips and crochet them into beautiful round rag rugs. This traditional craft is simple, practical and a wonderful way to create...
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Sep 11
10:00am - 11:00am

The Land Speaks Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island Trail. You are sure to discover something new.
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Sep 11
10:00am - 11:30am

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This delicious demo will take place at the trailhead...
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Sep 11
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Sep 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Woodland Wandering Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for a guided woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the area. Along the way, we will see what makes Petit Jean...
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Sep 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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Sep 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Sep 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Possum Passel

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the mysterious and...
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Sep 11
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Reeling in Memories

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join park staff to learn simple fishing tips, discover some of the fish that call Lee Creek home, and explore how fishing connects generations through shared stories and traditions. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first...
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