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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Oct 1
11:00am - 11:30am

CCC Stroll

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Travel back in time to the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while on a stroll with a park interpreter. Observe the still-standing structures built by the CCC that make...
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Oct 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rock Cycle Game

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
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Oct 1
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Arkansas Traveler Trivia

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
How well do you know the Natural State? Interested in learning more? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun-filled trivia and compete with others for prizes.
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Oct 2
10:00am - 12:00pm

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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Oct 2
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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Oct 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the State Park Explorer program. This program connects kids ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) with the wonders of Arkansas State Parks. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer...
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Oct 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Ten-Minute Outdoor Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to level up your campfire game? Meet a park interpreter inside historic Mather Lodge to learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time. Whether it’s building the perfect camp, mastering a useful knot, or discovering clever campfire...
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Oct 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...
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Oct 2
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Oct 2
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Evening Social

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park. Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome during this fun...
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Oct 3
8:30am - 11:00am

Great Arkansas Cleanup

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Help protect Logoly State Park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an area to work and a free t-shirt (limited supply).
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Oct 3
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water...
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Oct 3
10:00am - 12:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles. Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center at (870) 398-4487.
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Oct 3
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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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Live Birds of Prey Demonstration

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join a park interpreter and our friends from the Raptor Rehab Center of Central Arkansas as we explore some of the Birds of Prey (live birds) that call Arkansas home. Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated and go to fund the...
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