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 31
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Sense

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to put your sense of sight, touch, smell and hearing to the test as you try to guess what natural wonders are found in Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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May 31
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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May 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Wake Up with SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for this sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on...
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May 31
10:00am - 10:45am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark Mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the...
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May 31
10:00am - 10:30am

Beautiful Butterflies

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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May 31
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Pollinator Patrol Hike on Lover's Leap Trail

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the...
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May 31
10:00am - 12:00pm

"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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May 31
10:00am - 10:45am

Communi-Trees Hike

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the Daisy...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, sounds and colors found in nature. This easy 1 1/4-mile long hike/game takes...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Walking Tour

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
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May 31
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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May 31
11:00am - 11:45am

What's the Catch?

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense.
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May 31
11:00am - 11:30am

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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