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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Dec 18
9:00am - 11:30am

Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

Hikes
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 Horseshoe Mountain Trail. This 3.5-mile-long strenuous hike is great for basking in the beauty of the Ouachita Mountain landscape. Dress in layers, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water...
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Dec 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

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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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Dec 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Crafting for Christmas

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you ready for the holidays? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a festive crafting session. Create custom Christmas wrap for gift-wrapping or paint your very own tree-cookie Christmas ornament. Spots are limited; call (501)-844-4176...
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Dec 18
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 19
9:00am - 11:00am

Christmas Bird Count

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to collect valuable birding data for the Christmas Bird Count. This special event is an annual bird census held in collaboration with the Garland County Audubon Society. This count will take place on the Falls...
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Dec 19
10:00am - 11:00am

"Reading Nature's Morning Newspaper" Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1 to 2-mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals.
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Dec 19
10:00am - 3:00pm

Kids Crafts Day

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Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Kids are invited to join park staff for a pre-Christmas craft day, where kids can try some 19th century-inspired projects to take home before Christmas. This will be a come-and-go experience. For more information call the park at (870) 983-2684...
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Dec 19
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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Dec 19
12:00pm - 12:45pm

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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Dec 19
3:30pm - 6:30pm

Winter Solstice Celebration

Special Events
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Celebrate the longest night of the year by joining a park interpreter to learn about the prehistoric builders of this site and their earthen calendar. To people who relied on the sun for warmth and food, this day represented the beginning of longer...
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Dec 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm

DIY Christmas Wrap

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you ready for the holidays? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to go green this holiday season. Learn how to create your very own Christmas wrap that is both eco-friendly and festive. Spots are limited; call (501)-844-4176 or stop by the...
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Dec 19
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 20
9:00am - 10:00am

Woodland Wander on Devil's Racetrack

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1.3-miles, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget your insect repellent.
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Dec 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This delicious demo will take place at the trailhead...
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Dec 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

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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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