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 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Space is...
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Aug 8
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 8
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Aug 8
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Raccoon Shenanigans

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter to learn about raccoons and why they are a key part of our ecology on the ridge. Meet at the campground.
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Aug 8
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Nightshift Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats. Bring your ears, your...
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Aug 8
8:15pm - 8:45pm

Spider Sniffing Stroll

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you and your family want to join the secret society of spider sniffers? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn all about these awesome arachnids and how they survive in the wild here at Lake Catherine State Park. Wear comfortable...
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Aug 9
8:15am - 9:15am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Aug 9
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Aug 9
8:30am - 9:00am

"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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Aug 9
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Aug 9
9:00am - 9:30am

Historic Mammals of Arkansas

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
There are three key mammals that help shape Arkansas' and American history. Join a park interpreter to discover what those three monumental mammals were and where they are today.
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Aug 9
9:00am - 9:45am

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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Aug 9
9:00am - 10:00am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Aug 9
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Aug 9
9:00am - 10:00am

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is full of wonders to explore. Learn more about Lake Catherine State Park and put your photography skills to the test by joining a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take part in a photo scavenger hunt.
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