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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Nov 7
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crafting Survival Keychains

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you like to adventure in the outdoors? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a lesson in crafting your very own survival keychain. Not only are they fashionable, but survival keychains are also a handy resource to have while on any...
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Nov 7
1:30pm - 2:00pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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Nov 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Tree's Story

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center (backside of snack bar) to take a closer look at how the trees at Woolly Hollow State Park can be used to document the history of environmental conditions in the park.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

Programs
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 Nature Cabin.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life in a Rotten Log

Programs
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Nov 7
2:30pm - 3:30pm

CCC Circuit Ride

Cycling
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the visitor center and ending at Campground Area A, this...
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Nov 7
3:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL COLOR KAYAKING ON STORM CREEK LAKE

Paddling and Floating
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Experience the colors, sound and calm of autumn from the water as we paddle Storm Creek Lake. All skill levels are welcome. No prior paddling experience is required, but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling techniques are covered by...
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 5:15pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas state symbols and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State Park symbols would...
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Create a Postcard

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are a snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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Nov 7
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Ready, Aim, Fire

Programs
Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order to fire one.
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Nov 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Star Gazing Down in the Den

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. If the skies are clear enough, we should faintly see the Milky Way. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a flashlight (preferably with the red-light setting), and some lawn...
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Nov 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Star Party

Programs
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join our park staff and the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society at the Swim Beach parking lot to explore the Early Winter Milky Way through professional astronomy telescopes. This program is great for all ages and one that you won't want to miss.
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Nov 7
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Animal Myths: Truth or Tale?

Programs
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you are "blind as a bat?" Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, and take your best guess at what is fact or fiction as we debunk tall...
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Nov 8
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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