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
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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Nov 29
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Nov 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Know Your Knots

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Nov 29
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Geocaching 101

Programs
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 29
4:00pm - 4:30pm

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 29
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for an outdoor cooking demonstration while we learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals.
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Nov 30
9:00am - 10:00am

Highpoint Hike

Hikes
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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Nov 30
10:00am - 11:00am

HABITAT HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1/5-mile hike and discover what our native wildlife requires from their habitat and see if any have made their homes along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 30
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Knot Tying

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
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Nov 30
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Beneficial Benefield Hike

Hikes
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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Dec 1
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Programs
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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Dec 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

"Locked Doors, Living Wings" Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Why are the caves closed? Join a park interpreter for a ¼-mile hike to a gated cave and uncover the secret lives of bats and how these protected spaces help keep them alive.
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Dec 4
6:00pm - 9:00pm

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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Dec 5

Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment

Special Events
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
This is a 2-day, free event held on December 5 and 6 and includes several Civil War themed interpretive programs and activities. Tour military camps, observe drill demonstrations from both the Union and Confederate Armies, meet and chat with living...
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Dec 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Rockin' Art

Programs
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
There are so many ways to express yourself through art, but did you know that American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join the park interpreter to discover how art tells their stories, then create your own story.
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