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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Jun 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Backyard Bass

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing as you practice your casting skills in this fun game!
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Jun 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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Jun 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Mammals of the Mountain

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Jun 4
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Herptile Bingo

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.
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Jun 4
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Tree Rings Tell All

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Meet a park interpreter to discover the answers.
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Jun 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Diversity Discovery

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to “fish” for common species in the lake and learn how to better protect the health of Lake Bennett. Seating is limited, please bring a chair if you have one!
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Jun 4
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat ( weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
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Jun 4
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Evening Hike to the Big Bluff Overlook

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
With a park interpreter as your guide, enjoy the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park on an evening hike on the Big Bluff Trail. The hike will take participants to the Big Bluff Overlook and back on a 1-mile moderately difficult...
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Jun 4
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jun 4
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Mammals Under Moonlight Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
As the sun sets and the moon rises over Petit Jean, a whole new cast of critters begins to wake. Meet a park interpreter in the amphitheater to find out what mammals could be meandering just beyond the campfire’s light. This program and short walk...
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Jun 4
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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Jun 4
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Lakeshore Firefly Atlas Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 5
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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Jun 5
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way, we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about what we...
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Jun 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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