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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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Kick Ball Game

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park staff for an annual tradition, kick ball, on the Fourth of July. This Petit Jean style game will be near the old chimney and CCC statue.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Survival Skills

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more to make your outdoor recreation adventures fun and safe.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Elevating History: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff on the summit of Pinnacle Mountain to celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, then stick around after to learn some of the history that's shaped this landscape over the past 250...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 1:00pm

"Birding along Owl Pass" Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you a birder or wanting to get into it? We have a great opportunity to go down the newly built Owl Pass Trail from the visitor center to the Arboretum which parallels the Little Maumelle River. This 2.5-mile round trip walk will be on pavement...
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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

Spear and Atlatl Demonstration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of a tool...
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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

Declaration Decoded: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Declaration of Independence is one of our country's most important documents, but do you really know what it says? The way we write has changed a lot since 1776, join park staff to decode the Declaration in recognition of America250 by reading...
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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jul 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Little Sluggers: Civilian Conservation Corps Kids softball game

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step onto the field for a fun-filled softball game inspired by the recreation traditions of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era. Kids can learn the basics of teamwork, sportsmanship, and outdoor play while enjoying an old fashioned Independence...
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Jul 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join us on the back deck of the visitor center for a public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This family-friendly event is a chance to think about the important ideas that shaped our...
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Jul 4
12:30pm - 1:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Powhatan Courthouse

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter and gather for a reading of the Declaration of Independence! Commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of our most important founding documents and hear it read in a historic courtroom. Visitors can make their own pamphlet of...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Discovering Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park tells a story about America and here is your chance to discover it. Your journey will begin at the visitor center for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. From there, join a park interpreter for a guided hike...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join us as park staff read the Declaration of Independence to mark its historic 250th anniversary. We will meet in the auditorium at the museum/visitor center.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cast Iron & Campfire: Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Celebrate Independence Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park by learning to cook over a campfire using a Dutch oven. Try out a few yummy recipes and learn the history behind campfire cooking in Arkansas. Homemade ice cream and watermelon will also be...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Native American Storytelling

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and connecting generations. Join a park interpreter to hear and...
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