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 16 - Sep 20

PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Mississippi River State Park is proud to host the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, a statewide celebration of Arkansas’s natural beauty through the eyes of plein air artists. Organized by the Heart of America Artists Association, the project...
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Jul 24 - 25

"The Next Loop" Endurance Series: 50K, 50-Mile, 100K, 100-Mile Trail Run Challenge

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Non-registered park users please note: Part of this event takes place overnight. Nighttime trail use is for registered event participants only. Regular park hours apply otherwise. - - - Event info: Four distances. One course. One question—how far...
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Jul 25

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Jul 25
7:00am - 11:30am

PADDLE and DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING BREAKFAST

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Start your morning with a peaceful sunrise paddle across Bear Creek Lake before enjoying a Dutch oven breakfast at Beaver Point. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic...
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Jul 25
8:00am - 8:45am

Woodpecker Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
W oodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and sizes. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 1/2-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in...
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Jul 25
8:30am - 9:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Jul 25
8:30am - 9:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 4:00pm

20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium Teacher and Researcher Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Historic Washington State Park will host the 20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium. This year’s theme is “Threads Along the Red River: 250 Years at One of America’s Crossroads” and will focus on the significant American events that took place in...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:30am

Photography Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for nature photography. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Mussel Cove Kayaking

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Want to embark on a paddle adventure? Join park staff at the visitor center kayak beach; learn basic kayaking skills and some of our native freshwater mussels. Join a park interpreter for a mussel cove excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor...
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Jul 25
9:00am - 11:00am

Lawn Bowling

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Drop in to learn the historic game of lawn bowling. Park staff will teach the rules of the game and referee so families can bring this game with them on their next State Park adventure. Perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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Jul 25
9:00am - 10:30am

Wildflower ID Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
What’s blooming out on the trails? Join a park interpreter on the Harris Creek Trail to look for and identify wildflowers. We'll be hiking the entire loop of Harris Creek Trail, rated moderate to strenuous, 3.75-miles roundtrip.
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