Arkansas State Park Events

Park ranger shows bug to curious child in a forest.
1 /

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.

Filters
Showing 616 - 630 of 1473
Oct 24
4:00pm - 4:45pm

White River Hunters and Trappers

Programs
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...
Get Directions
Oct 24
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
Get Directions
Oct 24
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Survive The Night

Programs
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
As the sun sets, a different side of Mount Magazine State Park begins to stir. Discover the remarkable bats that call the park home and experience the challenges they face each night as they search for food, shelter, and survival. See the night...
Get Directions
Oct 24
5:00pm - 6:15pm

Golf Cart Safari

Programs
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park, and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
Get Directions
Oct 24
5:00pm - 6:30pm

DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Programs
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for an outdoor cooking demonstration while we learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals.
Get Directions
Oct 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited--reservations are required...
Get Directions
Oct 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm

FALL FESTIVAL

Special Events
White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Families can enjoy walking through the campground and observing the Fall decorations where every site has a different theme and kids can gather candy from each site. Once your walk is done, feel free to vote on which campsite was your favorite...
Get Directions
Oct 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm

"Woolly Holloween"

Special Events
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Grab your costume and join our park staff to enjoy a fun night of games and competitions in celebration of Halloween. All games will be held at the pavilion and followed by trick-or-treating in the campground.
Get Directions
Oct 24
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Trial by Jury Dinner

Special Events
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Influence: The Battle Over Joseph Crosby's Estate...
Get Directions
Oct 24
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Nightshift Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats. Bring your ears, your...
Get Directions
Oct 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Owl Prowl" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
Get Directions
Oct 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Golf Course Safari

Programs
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk, (501) 865...
Get Directions
Oct 24
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Fall Next Generation Concert (Bean Festival Weekend)

Music & Concerts
Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
The Committee of One Hundred presents an evening concert starring the region’s best youth stringbands and veteran folksingers at Ozark Highlands Theater during the annual Mountain View Bean Festival and Championship Outhouse Races in town. This...
Get Directions
Oct 24
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Spirit Walk

Programs
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a twilight “Spirit Walk,” relying on our senses as we explore the stories that Prairie Grove...
Get Directions
Oct 24
9:30pm - 10:30pm

"Moonlight Over the Monument Trails" Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step onto one of the Monument Trails at Devil's Den State Park by the light of the full moon and see the forest in a whole new way. As the sun sets and shadows stretch, we’ll hike beneath the stars, listen for night sounds, watch for nocturnal...
Get Directions