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 28
6:00am - 9:00am

Holiday Lights Walk

Hikes
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Enjoy a walk through the holiday lights display in the Oil Field park and then come in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The trail of lights is approximately 1/4-mile and is paved except for two wooden bridges.
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Nov 28
9:00am - 10:00am

FALL BRANCH HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided 1-mile hike and discover the stories written in the branches above you. We will explore and learn how to identify trees, bark, and remaining fall leaves using field guides. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear...
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Nov 28
9:00am - 12:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

Workshops
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Make plans to join a park interpreter for this culinary adventure and learn the ins and outs of cooking outdoors with Arkansas’ official state cooking vessel – the Dutch oven. Learn cast iron cooking techniques, basic care and cleaning as well as...
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Nov 28
10:00am - 10:30am

Woolly Cabin Tour

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Nov 28
10:00am - 12:00pm

Nature Lover's Lunch Hike on the Monument Trail

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along part of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is an intermediate 2-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed lunch and a picnic blanket to enjoy a peaceful meal surrounded...
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Nov 28
10:00am - 11:30am

A Walk in the Woods

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Any day can be a little better when you enjoy a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the unique habitats found at Logoly State Park on this 1.25-mile walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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Nov 28
11:00am - 12:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have questions about Lake Catherine State Park or are you looking to escape the winter weather? Drop-in to the Nature Cabin to meet a park interpreter who can answer any questions you may have during your stay. Pick up a cup of hot chocolate...
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Nov 28
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Nov 28
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Rich Mountain Fire Tower: The Life of a Lookout

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Wilderness firefighting in the early 1900s was an important job performed by the most hardy individuals. Meet a park interpreter at the Rich Mountain Fire Tower to hear the history and stories of the men and women who lived at this outpost. From ice...
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Nov 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Paint the Moment

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Supplies are provided but limited.
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Nov 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

CREATIVE FISHING LURES

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Design your own fishing lure inspired by local fish diets. All materials provided. This is a hands-on craft for anglers of all ages.
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Nov 28
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 28
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Getting Started with Nature Photography

Programs
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Nature photography is a great way to explore the many things found at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn some tips and tricks for getting good pictures for art and species identification. Bring your camera (can be the one on your...
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Nov 28
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Trail Tech: Apps for the Outdoors

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Ever hear melodic bird song and wonder who's singing? Or spot a colorful wildflower and wish you knew its name? Nature identification apps make it easy to learn about the plants, animals, and fungi you encounter every day. Join a park interpreter for...
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Nov 28
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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