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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Sep 5
8:30am - 11:30am

Let's Go to the Cabin

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
This open program of the 1830s Powhatan Log Cabin connects visitors to the frontier construction of 19th century Arkansas life. Explore the furnishings and outbuildings of the cabin's unique history in 19th century family life. Bring the family or...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:30am

Oil Field Park Tour Hike

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided tour through the Oil Field Park. While outdoors, you will see two styles of oil derricks, including 1 wooden derrick in the style of the 1920s oil boom, and five styles of pump jacks and the machinery required to...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:30am

Wild Bird Wander

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Roam the museum grounds with park staff in a semi-guided walk as we discover what birds make Plantation Agriculture Museum their home.
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Morning Bird Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter near Loop A bathhouse in the Russellville campground to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Dogwood Trail Hike

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff for a hike around the Dogwood Trail. This moderately strenuous hike will take us through the woods and up a small stream. Along the way we will be on the lookout for flowers and animals. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. We will meet...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Plant I.D. Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What's that cool plant on the trail? Join a park interpreter and learn about the unique plants we have here at Lake Poinsett State Park. If you have guides or a favorite I.D. app, bring it and we can compare it to the guides and apps the park...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Historic Toys and Games

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Life wasn’t only about chores and hard work in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then, too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the Clothespin,” and more. This activity is...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Good Morning Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Are you looking for a healthy way to ease into your day? Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. On the hike, participants will enjoy beautiful view of Bull Shoals Lake and the Bull Shoals Dam. Don't...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Native Games

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Games are played all around the world. Have you ever thought about what American Indians who lived in this area more than 1000 years ago did in their spare time? Join the park interpreter to explore one American Indian pastime and how it was used -...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Bingo Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
The great outdoors consists of many things, but will your BINGO card match what you can spot? Take a hike in nature with park staff and see who can score a BINGO first. This is a 1-mile round trip hike rated moderate to strenuous.
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:30am

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 11:00am

Wash Day

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Join the museum staff for an Old-Fashioned Wash Day. Life could be an adventure before modern conveniences. Wash clothes outside like its 1877. Gather under the big oak tree beside the visitor center. Washpots will be filled with water and scrub...
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