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 29
10:00am - 11:00am

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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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Learning Leaves: Hike & Craft

Hikes
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Discover the many species of trees found at Lake Sylvia and create a fun craft to take home. Embark on a half mile hike to learn how to identify trees by their leaves. The hike is moderate and will be taken at a slow pace for exploration. Make sure...
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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:00am

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 29
10:00am - 11:30am

"Cleaning Up the Falls" Hike

Volunteer
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This trail is best known for its seasonal waterfall. On this 1-mile hike, trash bags and gloves will be provided for the cleanup of litter seen on the trail. This program...
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Nov 29
11:00am - 11:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Hikes
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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Nov 29
12:00pm - 1:30pm

"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 29
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Build a Bird Feeder

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Nov 29
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Programs
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 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Constellation Can Lanterns

Programs
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your own night sky lantern.
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Programs
Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Nov 29
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 29
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season-appropriate...
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

What Was Here? Hike

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
While we may not always see the animals that call this park home, they do leave signs behind if you know what to look for. Join a park interpreter to discover the different signs that tell us what was here. Tennis shoes or boots are recommended for...
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