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 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Survive The Night

Programs
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
As the sun sets, a different side of Mount Magazine State Park begins to stir. Discover the remarkable bats that call the park home and experience the challenges they face each night as they search for food, shelter, and survival. See the night...
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Nov 14
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Trash of the Past

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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 uncover “trash of the past” and learn what ancient people left behind right here in the Lee Creek Valley. Discover how archeologists use artifacts to piece together stories of survival, ingenuity, and life in the Ozarks...
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Nov 14
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Geocaching 101

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
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Nov 14
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Logoly Hiking Club

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
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Nov 14
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Tree Rings Tell All

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the hidden messages in the rings of a tree, and how do they tell the story of the forest? Discover the answers today with a park interpreter.
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Nov 14
3:00pm - 4:15pm

"Trail Through Time" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy guided 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap Trail to hear about the area’s history. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and dress for the weather...
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Nov 14
3:00pm - 4:30pm

"Hello Bear Hollow" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Say hello to bear hollow and some exquisite views of some of the last untouched hardwood forests of Arkansas. This hike will begin at Benefield Picnic area. Steep inclines, rock steps, and uneven terrain can make this hike challenging for some hikers...
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Nov 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Magnificent Mammals & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Spend the afternoon learning about the many magnificent mammals found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Learn about their behavior, habitat, and diet while viewing animal pelts and prints. Then use these animals as inspiration to paint a mammal paw...
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Nov 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Craft a Fishing Jig

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Nov 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Great Migration Challenge

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park is a perfect place for them to find this food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on...
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Nov 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Campfire Critter Chat

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Fall and winter changes impact all of the wildlife of Petit Jean State Park differently. Drop by the campfire and meet a park interpreter to learn a few ways they adapt to such changes. This come and go program is great for the whole family. We will...
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Nov 14
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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...
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Nov 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Journaling the Journey

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own...
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Nov 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

NIGHTTIME CRITTERS NIGHT HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Discover what happens in the forest after the sun goes down during this 1/5-mile guided nighttime hike. We will walk on the trail at a slow pace while using our senses to listen to owl calls, frogs, and other signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring water...
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