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 19
8:00pm - 8:45pm

HOOTS, HOWLS AND HOLLERS HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a family-friendly this evening program exploring the sounds of the park. We will learn about owls, coyotes, frogs, and other nocturnal wildlife through animal sound activities, and a brief listening walk. Join a park interpreter to see...
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Oct 20 - 22

Senior American Special

Special Events
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment. Although designed for senior citizens, all ages are welcome to...
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Oct 20
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
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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Oct 20
10:00am - 10:30am

Knot Knowing is Half the Fun

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying demonstration where you will discover how to make some of the strongest connections. No previous experience...
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Oct 20
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Oct 20
11:00am - 11:30am

Think Like a Fish

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter and think like a fish by discovering facts about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
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Oct 20
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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 20
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
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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Oct 20
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 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Senior American Special: Registration and Refreshments

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This afternoon of fellowship begins the Senior American Special and features snacks provided by the Petit Jean Women’s EH Club in the CCC Room and the historic lobby area of Mather Lodge.
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Oct 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Senior American Special: A Warm Welcome

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters in the visitor center meeting room. We will call it the Meeting Room from now on, and it’s on the right, if you’re facing the front of the building. Get reacquainted with friends from past years, get to know first time...
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Oct 20
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Paddling and Floating
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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Oct 21
9:00am - 9:45am

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

Hikes
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers over 50 who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but open to all ages. Total distance is approximately ¾-mile or 1500...
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Oct 21
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Hikes
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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Oct 21
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
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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