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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Jul 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodpecker Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
W oodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and sizes. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 1/2-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Reptile Residents

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles. Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends.
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mock Excavation

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
If you’ve ever wondered what being an archeologist is like, join a park interpreter for this interactive program. Pretend to be a real archeologist as you learn how to properly excavate and map out artifacts during a mock archeological excavation...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you know about your friends that live in a box? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center to meet Bob our three-toed box turtle. This will allow you to discover all about the habitat and habits of this turtle while also learning what you can...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Edible Aquifers

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Everyone loves ice cream, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Join the park superintendent to discover the different layers that make up the watershed at Logoly State Park as you make your own edible aquifer model. Supplies are limited and are available...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Boat Tour

Moro Bay State Park, 6071 Hwy. 600, Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Hop aboard a relaxing cruise to see the waterways around Moro Bay State Park. Wading birds, basking turtles, and fishing holes await. Seating is limited, so those who wish to come should sign up by calling (870-463-8555) or coming by the visitor...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mammal Furs

Millwood State Park, 1564 Hwy. 32 East, Ashdown, AR 71822 United States
Have you ever wondered what kind of animals live around Millwood State Park and the Lake we are nestled up against? This is a great opportunity to look at, learn about, and feel furs of many different animals of the park. Meet at the visitor center...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Spring Lake Wild Walk and Scavenger Scramble

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Get ready to party like it’s 1776. Join the park interpreter for a birthday bash in honor of America’s 250th—complete with a fun‑filled hike around Spring Lake. We’ll wander through wildlife, swap stories about the park’s colorful past, and dive into...
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Jul 3
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages.
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Jul 3
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stories in Stitches

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Quilts are more than just blankets to keep us warm on cold nights, they can actually serve as storytellers! Join staff at the museum to learn about what stories quilts can tell us and to piece together a paper quilt block that tells a story of your...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in the forests of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's Den State Park. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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