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 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Oct 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Earth Science Week: Bird Seed Mines

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Celebrate Earth Science Week and see if you have what it takes to be a professional miner. This activity will take you through the ups and downs the commercial mines faced here at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond...
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Oct 16
3:45pm - 4:15pm

CCC Stroll

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Travel back in time to the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while on a stroll with a park interpreter. Observe the still-standing structures built by the CCC that make...
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Oct 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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Oct 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Picture Perfect

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever. Join a park interpreter for nature photography tips and tricks...
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Oct 16
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bird Bingo

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the birds found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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Oct 16
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking for early Arkansas pioneers, then stay to make a tasty treat. Bring your friends and family for a fall evening of camaraderie and Dutch oven cooking, weather permitting...
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Oct 16
5:45pm - 7:00pm

Sunset Cruise on Bull Shoals Lake

Lake Tours
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance to watch the sun set over Bull Shoals Lake on a relaxing evening cruise. Evening trips on the water may be chilly, so please dress appropriately. Seats are limited; to register, call (870) 445-3629 or stop by the visitor center.
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Oct 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening around the campfire as we celebrate fall season. Enjoy campfire stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Oct 16
6:15pm - 7:00pm

Bat Behavior

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Bats play a significant role in keeping the ecosystem of Lake Catherine State Park alive. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about these fascinating animals and have a chance to see a few.
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Oct 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Oct 16
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

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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 16
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Frogs of Cane Creek

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park . Bring insect repellent and wear good walking shoes.
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Oct 17

Saddle Up for St. Jude

Special Events
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join Village Creek State Park in an annual effort to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Enjoy riding the trails, children's hand-led horseback rides, music, a live auction, barbecue dinner, and other activities with all proceeds benefitting...
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Oct 17

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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