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 30
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Oct 30
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Skull Sleuth

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Join a park interpreter to solve the mystery as we become skull sleuths.
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Oct 30
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bats vs. Moths

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get ready to discover how bats hunt insects like moths and how those insects try to avoid getting eaten during a game of Bats vs. Moths.
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Oct 30
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Ten-Minute Outdoor Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to level up your campfire game? Meet a park interpreter inside historic Mather Lodge to learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time. Whether it’s building the perfect camp, mastering a useful knot, or discovering clever campfire...
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Oct 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

"Locked Doors, Living Wings" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Why are the caves closed? Join a park interpreter for a ¼-mile hike to a gated cave and uncover the secret lives of bats and how these protected spaces help keep them alive.
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Oct 30
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Twilight Stroll

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a leisurely hike along the Lake Trail to observe the evening activities of local wildlife. As the sun sets, watch for critters. A park interpreter will share insights into the habits and habits of these animals.
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Oct 30
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 31
8:30am - 11:30am

Let's Go to Jail

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
This open program of the 1873 Powhatan Jail connects visitors to the dark environs of 19th century justice. Step into a prisoner cell and learn about this building’s unique history of crime and punishment. Bring the family or come alone any time...
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Oct 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Snails, Slugs and Bugs Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Uncover the secrets of snails, slugs, and bugs as we search for them along a 1-mile (out-and-back) section of the intermediate Devil’s Race trail Monument Trail. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes; bring insect repellant and water.
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Oct 31
11:00am - 11:45am

Wicked Woods Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Boy Scout trailhead by Davies Bridge for a 45-minute, easy hike through the wicked woods of Petit Jean State Park. Along the way, you’ll discover ghostly plants, twisted trees, and learn eerie tales of the creatures...
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Oct 31
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Oct 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

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 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Oct 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Oct 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Trek & Treat

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a ½-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we discover the treats that keep Devil’s Den State Park wildlife going through the fall season. Learn how animals prepare for winter and enjoy a sweet treat of your own after the hike...
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