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
10:00am - 11:00am

How to Rig for Fishing – Lake Chicot

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of setting up your fishing gear for success on Lake Chicot. This hands‑on program covers simple rigging techniques for the lake’s most common species—bream, crappie, catfish, and bass. Participants will practice tying hooks, adding...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff for an informative tour of the Native American village site at Parkin. The tour will follow a 3/4-mile paved walking path around the site and will last an hour.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Camouflage Critter Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Camouflage Critter Hike to discover how animals and insects use this technique to stay hidden in their habitats. On this trek, make stops along the way to learn about the different types of camouflage and see if you can spy the examples...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree ID Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Come and explore trees during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 3/4-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

PAWPAW TREE HIKE: A NATIVE EDIBLE FRUIT

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided 1-mile hike to discover one of the forest’s most unique native fruits. You will learn how to observe, identify, and study the pawpaw tree, explore its habitat, and relate its edible fruit to the natural resources...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:30am

Morning Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita. A park interpreter will serve as your guide while the scenery, wildlife, and stories of the land start your day. Reservations can be made at the visitor center or by calling (501) 767-9366...
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Sep 5
10:15am - 11:15am

Bubbles from Petrochemicals?

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Do bubbles come from petrochemicals? How did children in the 1920s get bubble solution? Join a park interpreter as we discover the answer to those questions and also make our own bubble wands (which might involve petrochemicals also). And of course...
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Sep 5
10:30am - 11:00am

Spear and Atlatl Demonstration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of a tool...
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Sep 5
10:30am - 11:30am

Donkey Power in the Ozarks

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join interpreter Cody Daniel for a lively look at how donkeys supported everyday life in the rugged Ozark Mountains. Discover why these sure‑footed animals were essential partners for early settlers—helping haul supplies, work small homesteads, and...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:15am

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
11:00am - 11:30am

History of the Dam

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It features a building project that required work around the clock for four years and involved a visit from a president. Discover the history of the Bull...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 12:00pm

Go Outside and Play

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless. Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Ninepins, Clothespins in the Jar, and more. The next...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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