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 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Litter Round Up

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join us in celebrating the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping the park remove trash from around our lake edges. All supplies will be provided. Meet at the swim beach.
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Oct 18
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Camping Care: Gear Care Basics

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Have you ever pulled out a sleeping bag on a fall camping trip, only for it to not keep you as warm overnight as you remembered? Or discovered too late that your tent isn't as waterproof as it was upon purchase? Would you be surprised to learn that...
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Oct 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock House Cave Hike

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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Oct 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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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Oct 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Oct 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Backpacking 101 Hike: From Pack to Path

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on introduction to backpacking. Scouts will discover what gear belong in a backpack, learn how to pack efficiently, explore different methods of water filtration, and practice outdoor skills during a 1-mile hike...
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Oct 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

PAINTING FALL AT THE WATER'S EDGE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are available while they last, or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.
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Oct 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Oct 19
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Oct 19
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 19
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 19
9:00am - 10:00am

A HINT OF COLOR HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided 1-mile hike as we look for the first signs of seasonal change along the trail. We will observe changing leaf colors, wildlife activity, and other fall features. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes...
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Oct 19
8:00pm - 8:45pm

HOOTS, HOWLS AND HOLLERS HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a family-friendly this evening program exploring the sounds of the park. We will learn about owls, coyotes, frogs, and other nocturnal wildlife through animal sound activities, and a brief listening walk. Join a park interpreter to see...
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Oct 20 - 22

Senior American Special

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment. Although designed for senior citizens, all ages are welcome to...
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Oct 20
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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