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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Sep 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...
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Sep 25
4:00pm - 4:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Sep 25
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Feeding Time at the Lake

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Wildlife require a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their continued care.
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Sep 25
5:00pm - 5:45pm

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all dog parents; join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K. Ranger. Please bring leashes, water...
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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Sep 25
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Heron Happenings

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. Discover some special adaptations that make the great blue heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be provided to see these majestic birds roosting above the...
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Stories

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing night by the campfire and hear stories from the Civil War. This program meets near the Borden House.
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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Sep 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Sep 25
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Campfire Trivia

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...
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Sep 26 - 27

Primitive Knife-Making Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class where students will learn the process of hand-forging a primitive knife. Each participant will make their own 4-6” knife from high carbon steel and learn to temper and sharpen it. They will also...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 5:00pm

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plantation Agriculture Museum is inviting stuffed animals and plushies for a sleepover at the museum. Drop your stuffed toy off with museum staff on Saturday for their special museum visit. The toys might just get up to a bit of exploring and find...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 5:00pm

GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP WEEKEND

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, and trails. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive cleanup location...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for participants.
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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch is a door prize giveaway for participants. We will meet at Pavilion A at 8 a.m. and join back...
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