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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May 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Leave No Trace mini awareness workshop

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
The Bigfoot Challenge
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May 24
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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May 24
3:00pm - 4:45pm

Senior Kayak Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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May 24
3:30pm - 5:00pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter as your guide to learn about the state symbols of Arkansas and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State...
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May 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Spring Snapshot Challenge Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge! Beautiful snapshots, funny snapshots, and even odd...
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May 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Weather the Weather

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Weather is all around us and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. Join park staff to reflect on the ways weather affects us and how it may have affected farmers 125 years ago. Together, we will create personal weather journals and discover the...
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May 24
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Jitterbugs--Tinkering for Kids

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tinker with circuits to create a jitterbug.
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May 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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May 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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May 24
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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May 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Jeopardy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat.” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter for an hour of fun and intriguing brainstorming.
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May 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Web Watchers

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more spider facts.
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May 24
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Mountain Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Enjoy stunning mountain scenery with the breathtaking backdrop of the Ozark-St Francis National Forest! Join a park interpreter to enjoy a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of Magazine State...
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May 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sounds of the Night

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever been outside and heard a weird noise? Have you ever been camping and heard something you couldn't explain? There are plenty of nocturnal animals in our park that make all sorts of noises. Join a park interpreter to explore the sounds of...
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May 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm

WATERCOLOR BY THE WATER'S EDGE

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies available while they last or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.