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 841 - 855 of 1473
Oct 31
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Trunk or Treat

Special Events
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
The Prairie Grove Trunk or Treat will be held at the Battlefield Park. Several organizations will be on hand to dish out treats. We hope you will be able to join in the fun.
Get Directions
Oct 31
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Trick-or-Treat at Village Creek

Special Events
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Happy Halloween! Join Village Creek State Park and the Cross County Chamber of Commerce for a not-so-scary community trick-or-treat event. Local businesses will sponsor each campsite in Camp Loop A, providing decorations and candy. Costumes are...
Get Directions
Oct 31
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Ghost Roast

Special Events
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join us for a spook-tacular night of kid-friendly fun! It’s a boo-tiful night for kids at Cane Creek State Park—costumes, candy, and campground trick-or-treating included. There will be parking for the event at the boat ramp and a walk up through the...
Get Directions
Oct 31
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Halloween Trick or Treating

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet the park interpreters at the amphitheater in your favorite Halloween costume to go trick-or-treating around Camp Area A. We will walk around the camp area and visit campsites that are ready to welcome some of Petit Jean State Park’s best outfits...
Get Directions
Oct 31
6:00pm - 6:45pm

"Masters of the Night" with Hike

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bat populations are in decline due to misinformation and fear. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the bat myths that have given them a bad reputation and learn which bats you can find here at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Please...
Get Directions
Oct 31
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Washington after Dark

Special Events
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
An evening at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to satisfy your hunger and indulge your imagination. Begin with dinner at Williams Tavern Restaurant, then accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have...
Get Directions
Oct 31
6:30pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE FOLKLORE: ECHOES OF THE OZARK HOWLER

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark Howler. Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that will leave you wondering what really roams these...
Get Directions
Oct 31
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Fall Campfire Stories

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters at the amphitheater for an evening of storytelling. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain, s’mores, and a good old-fashioned game of trivia. This program lasts about 45 minutes...
Get Directions
Oct 31
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 31
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Creepy Crawly Trivia

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of creepy crawlies in a fun trivia battle and learn how these so-called creepy critters are beneficial and beloved. Benches are available at the amphitheater, but it is...
Get Directions
Oct 31
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Pioneer Cemetery Hike: Echoes of the Departed

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of the night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers, some rooted in fact, others whispered legend. As shadows stretch across the stones, you...
Get Directions
Oct 31
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge. Meet at Pavilion #3.
Get Directions
Nov 1
9:00am - 10:00am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. The official guided program will end at Yellow Rock, so you have extra time to spend there or continue the trail on your own.
Get Directions
Nov 1
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedaling the Park

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
Get Directions
Nov 1
9:00am - 10:00am

FALL PHOTOGRAPHY WALK

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided walk celebrating the colors, textures and changing scenery of fall season. Participants are encouraged to bring a phone or camera to capture while learning simple photography tips. Bring water, insect repellent...
Get Directions