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 26
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu. Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural bird feeder to take home. Note: This activity uses peanut butter. Please inform the park...
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Sep 26
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moon guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the sounds of the night. Meet at the visitor center and then...
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Sep 26
7:15pm - 8:15pm

Nightshift Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats. Bring your ears, your...
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Sep 26
8:30pm - 9:30pm

The Journey of the Moon

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a night under the full moon discovering the journey it takes to get there. Learn about the phases of the moon and explore the cosmos through the lens of a telescope. Create a moon phase identification guide to take home, so that you can...
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Sep 26
9:30pm - 10:30pm

"Moonlight Over the Monument Trails" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step onto one of the Monument Trails at Devil's Den State Park by the light of the full moon and see the forest in a whole new way. As the sun sets and shadows stretch, we’ll hike beneath the stars, listen for night sounds, watch for nocturnal...
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Sep 26
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Mothy Nights

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Flutter on by the visitor center to learn about moths and their nightly antics. Prepare to be surrounded by insects as we use lights and bed sheets to lure them in for observation.
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Sep 27
8:15am - 9:15am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Sep 27
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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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Sep 27
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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Sep 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Beneficial Benefield Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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Sep 27
9:00am - 12:00pm

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 27
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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Sep 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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Sep 27
10:00am - 11:15am

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter as your guide to learn about the state symbols of Arkansas and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State...
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Sep 27
10:00am - 10:30am

Skull Detectives

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is home to many animals. One way we learn about these animals is by looking at the skulls left behind. Join the park interpreter to uncover the mystery of the skulls.
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