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 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Trek & Treat

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a ½-mile hike along the Lake Trail as we discover the treats that keep Devil’s Den State Park wildlife going through the fall season. Learn how animals prepare for winter and enjoy a sweet treat of your own after the hike...
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Oct 31
1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Owls of Hobbwarts

Programs
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Come to the Hobbwarts School for young wizards and witches for this fun, kid-friendly program as we learn about the owls of Hobbs State Park with Professor Whoratio Owliver (a.k.a. park interpreter). Everyone is welcome to come dressed in a costume...
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Oct 31
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hawk Walk

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Guests on this beautiful hike along Dripping Springs will try to encounter the broad-winged hawk, a crow-sized raptor that migrates over Mount Magazine State Park in the autumn months. They will also witness some of the most scenic views in Arkansas...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Superhero Creatures

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you realize that we have superheroes here at Lake Fort Smith State Park? These superheroes do not have a secret identity or an arch-nemesis. They are some of the wonderful creatures here at the park. Join a park interpreter to explore more about...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Icky, Sticky Spider Webs

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and “stick” around to work as a team to build a spider web to see who can catch the most bugs.
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wild Remains: Teeth, Claws and Paws

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Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell us about...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Skins and Skulls

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is home to a wonderful array of wildlife. Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take a closer look at these animals and what special features allow them to thrive here at the park. This is a come and go program...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Spooky Hollow Scavenger Hunt

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin for a festive scavenger hunt. While we search, we will learn more about the creepy-crawly creatures that call Woolly Hollow State Park home.
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Hikes
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Lick Creek Trailhead

Hikes
Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trek through the Arkansas Delta's quiet natural and cultural heritage. Meet at the visitor center before starting a caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek trailhead. From there, a park interpreter will lead a 1-mile guided...
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creepy Crawlies & Slithery Things

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter as we wriggle into the world of the creepy and crawly critters that call the ridge home. Meet at the swim beach.
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Campfire & Craft: A History of Camp Ouachita

Programs
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the story of Camp Ouachita, the historic Girl Scouts camp. In the form of a campfire story, view vintage photos, antique Girl Scouts memorabilia, and discover the recreative legacy paved by the camp...
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Oct 31
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 31
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Spooky Creatures Tabletop

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Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Some creatures like bats, spiders, and owls have gotten a bad reputation and are considered “spooky” or even “evil.” But do they deserve that reputation? Discover the truth about these popular Halloween creatures. A 15-minute program begins every...
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