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 25
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Geocaching 101

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Curious about geocaching but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learn the basics of this real-world treasure hunt using GPS. Discover how to find caches, log your finds, and practice responsible...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about one of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fur Trapping and Trading

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Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
In the heyday of Davidsonville and even before, trapping animals for their skins and furs was a way that many people made a living. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different animals that were trapped, why the furs were so valuable...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Oct 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

History in Motion

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Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Mount Nebo State Park is the setting for over a century of Arkansas history. Across time, this mountain has served as an orchard, fort, resort, and a city above the clouds. To hit all the high points on the mountain, we’re going to have two back-to...
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Oct 25
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

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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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Oct 25
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Oct 25
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Dardanelle Adventures

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a fun-filled fishing excursion on Lake Dardanelle. On this exciting hour and a half adventure you will be able to fish, learn a bit more about the area, and hopefully discover some of the native residents of the lake. Be sure to...
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Oct 25
3:30pm - 4:00pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Hikes
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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Oct 25
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Beneath the Surface

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Beneath the clear waters of Lee Creek is a hidden world full of remarkable wildlife. Through riddles and clues, discover the aquatic life that call the creek home while learning how each one is specially adapted to survive in the Ozarks.
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Oct 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Know Your Knots

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Oct 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Corn Husk Figurines

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area near the fishing pier. You’ll learn about a toy made by early children and make one of your own.
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Oct 25
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Feel the Furs

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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