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 28
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Life in a Covered Wagon

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith State Park. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at...
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Aug 28
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Crater of Diamonds Trivia

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Cue the theme music, it's time to play trivia in a game show like fashion to put your Crater of Diamonds knowledge to the test. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Aug 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

History of the Clothesline Fair

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Amphitheater to learn about the exciting history of the Clothesline Fair.
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Aug 28
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tree Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
What connections do people and cultures have with trees? What trees are here? What makes a “tree?” Learn to see our forests for the trees on this 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C Trails.
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Aug 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Aug 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

A Walk Amongst the Fish

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Aug 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Feeding Time at the Lake

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Wildlife require a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their continued care.
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Aug 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge.
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Aug 28
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CCC Circuit Ride

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the visitor center and ending at Campground Area A, this...
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Aug 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Aug 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Seven Hollows Glade Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What might make a home in a glade of sandstone? Join a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows parking area find out as we venture into one of Petit Jean State Park’s most iconic habitats. This 1-mile hike will cover uneven ground outside of shade...
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Aug 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Letterboxing

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come to the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about letterboxing and search for letterboxes in the park.
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Aug 28
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point and witness the breathtaking sunset of the Arkansas River Valley. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer.
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Aug 28
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 28
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Twilight Bat Watch

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of sky watching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of white-nose syndrome on these incredible creatures...
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