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 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Wooden" You Like to Make a Lure?

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing with a wooden lure that you created is an amazing accomplishment, catching a fish with one is even better. Meet a park interpreter to construct your own lure. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary.
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Baa Baa Black Sheep

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Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps. This is a come-and-go event.
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Backpacking 101

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to), how to properly distribute...
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Oct 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

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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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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Craft

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Home for a Black Bear

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas their home. Join a park interpreter to discover the day-to-day activities of the life of a black bear and investigate the vital components of their habitat.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

WHAT DOESN'T BELONG?

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what doesn’t belong at all. We will also explore the word “invasive” and...
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Journals

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and...
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Delights

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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 discover the art of Dutch oven outdoor cooking.
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Oct 17
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Bears and Baldies

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
At Magazine Mountain State Park, becoming acquainted with bears makes one much more familiar with bald eagles, (and vice versa), and delivers nothing less than apex excitement. Join a park interpreter and discover these spectacular residents at Mount...
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Oct 17
4:00pm - 4:30pm

BROWN BATS- CONDOS OR CAVE DWELLERS?

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do brown bats live in caves or live the high life dwelling in condos? Join a park interpreter to find out where brown bats live, what affects them and how they impact our lives every day.
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Oct 17
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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 17
4:00pm - 4:45pm

White River Hunters and Trappers

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn about the multitude of products and foodstuffs that...
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Oct 17
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Oh Deer

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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