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 9
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter at the Cossatot Falls to explore the various species of owls found in the area and the unique characteristics that make them skilled hunters of the night. We will hoot to try and locate any nearby...
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Oct 9
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Oct 9
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever hear a haunting hoot in the dark and wondered about the expert hunters that make those sounds? Join a park interpreter for a deeper look at the silent midnight raptors and listen for the sounds of the owls . Insect repellent is recommended.
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Oct 9
9:00pm - 9:30pm

Autumn Stargazing

Programs
Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress warmly.
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Oct 10

Devil's Den Fall Festival

Special Events
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join us at Devil's Den State Park to celebrate the fall season like it's the 1930's. Much like the families that lived during the Great Depression, the era that our park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, we're coming together to host a...
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Oct 10

Guided Cavern Tours

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Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Oct 10
7:30am - 8:30am

Birding Hike

Hikes
Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Discover the birds that call the mountain home and experience the sense of connection and wonder that comes from slowing down and seeing the landscape in a new way. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C’s Trails. Be sure to...
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Oct 10
8:00am - 12:00pm

Keep Lake Poinsett on Point: Keep Arkansas Beautiful

Volunteer
Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join members of the local community and Lake Poinsett State Park staff to help keep Arkansas Beautiful a little at a time. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter near the park entrance and along the roads that border the park. Please wear good...
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Oct 10
8:00am - 4:00pm

Fall Cleanup

Volunteer
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Help us Keep Arkansas Beautiful this fall at Cossatot River State Park. Stop by the visitor center anytime today to get information and supplies to make a difference. For this self-guided effort, volunteers will select a task to complete individually...
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Oct 10
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Oct 10
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Hikes
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present, and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Oct 10
8:30am - 10:30am

Morning Kayak Tour

Paddling and Floating
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour along this 1,675‑acre lake, a timbered Delta lake with rolling terrain, cypress stands, and abundant wildlife. This tour is designed for both casual paddlers and those seeking a more immersive nature...
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Oct 10
8:30am - 4:00pm

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fall Cleanup

Volunteer
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Drop in any time between the hours of 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. to participate in the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources.
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Oct 10
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
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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Oct 10
9:00am - 9:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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