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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Oct 9
10:30am - 11:30am

Botany Hike

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Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
What connections do people and cultures have with plants? How and why do these plants live here? What makes a “weed?” Learn to see the forest in a new way on this 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C Trails.
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Oct 9
10:30am - 11:45am

Highpoint Hike

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Oct 9
11:00am - 11:30am

Grab Bag Adventures

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you brave enough to reach your hand into a nature grab bag without knowing what's hidden inside? Meet a park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where we will learn more about what you might find around the park all...
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Oct 9
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Burn Smart, Leave No Mark

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From smart wood choices to safe extinguishing, discover how...
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Oct 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Oct 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bat-Tastic

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Devil's Den State Park is famous for its bat population and habitat. Discover how bats are built for life in the dark as we explore their unique bodies, surprising behaviors and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.
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Oct 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Snakes: Wild Wonders

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For others, snakes are the wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might encounter one during your visit to the park. Join a...
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Oct 9
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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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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Oct 9
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Microscopic Mayhem

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
There's an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather specimen samples. Back indoors, learn how to prepare slides and peer into the miniature mayhem of the...
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Oct 9
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beneficial Benefield Hike

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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Oct 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Better Campfire

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Oct 9
2:00pm - 2:45pm

What's the Catch?

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense.
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Oct 9
2:00pm - 2:45pm

The Story of the Jackson Guards

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties faced the Jackson Guards...
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Oct 9
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Herp Hike on the Green Heron Trail

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4 -mile guided walk along the Green Heron trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other “herps.” Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake and discover more about the habitat of...
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Oct 9
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Natural Bridge Hike

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
When the area known as Petit Jean State Park was set aside as a public land in 1923, it set precedent for the establishment of state parks in Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to hike to the Natural Bridge. This is the...
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