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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Aug 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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Aug 2
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
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Aug 2
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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Aug 2
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Aug 2
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Aug 2
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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Aug 2
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Burn Smart, Leave No Mark

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From smart wood choices to safe extinguishing, discover how...
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Aug 2
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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Aug 2
3:30pm - 4:15pm

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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Aug 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

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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Aug 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

The Storyteller's Bag

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Aug 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Water Safety Basics

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exciting recreation and adventure await you on Lake Dardanelle as long as you are mindful of some basics. Meet a park interpreter at the kayak beach beside the visitor center to learn how to stay safe while enjoying the water at Lake Dardanelle State...
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Aug 2
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Firefly Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Enjoy the twinkling lights beneath the forest canopy on this hike along Mount Nebo State Park's Bench Road Trail. We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains and get a new perspective. This hike is 1-mile in length.
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Aug 2
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bird Island Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Bird Island Tour at Lake Ouachita State Park offers a viewing experience of thousands of migrating birds, including purple martins, egrets, herons, and ibises, settling in to roost at sunset. The guided boat tour provides a stunning natural...
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Aug 2
7:15pm - 8:15pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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