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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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Rocky Valley Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This outing will cover topics such as planning a hike...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 12:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: A Sack in Time

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more. Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this workshop, you will begin twining a small bag out of natural fibers using a wooden...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 2:00pm

34th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Owners and operators of antique tractors and small engines will be on-site to share the story of these machines and their role in Arkansas' rich agricultural history. This event will also feature lawn games, exhibitors, and other family-friendly...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 10:30am

"Leave No Trace" Watercolors

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the seven principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to create your own watercolor painting as we learn about the different ways to help keep our park clean and healthy for visitors and animals for years to come. All supplies...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Daisy Communi-Trees Hike

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan Fort on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

"Geocaching 101" Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Step into the world of hidden treasures and explore your next adventure through the art of geocaching. Meet at the visitor center.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leaving No Trace

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter to discuss and learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how each principle is important to current and future generations. There will be multiple activities to help meet requirements for Eco Trekker badges from Daisy...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Pollinator Patrol

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Join Girl Scouts all over the country in the 2026 Girl Scouts Love State Parks event. Join a park interpreter on a hike to experience the life of winged pollinators buzzing around Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We'll take a 1-mile hike along the Spring...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Geocaching Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join us at Crater of Diamonds State Park for the annual nationwide Girl Scouts Love State Parks event. Learn all about the hidden world of Geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. Meet a park interpreter at the Little Missouri River...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Native Games

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Games are played all around the world. Have you ever thought about what American Indians who lived in this area more than 1000 years ago did in their spare time? Join the park interpreter to explore one American Indian pastime and how it was used -...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lake Hike Bingo

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Calling all Girl Scouts; join a park interpreter on a hike around beautiful Spring Lake, which will include a game of lake hike bingo. You never know what hidden treasures we may come across along the way. Registration for this event is required by...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Outdoor Skills

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter and hone your outdoor skills. Programs will include aspects of the fire building, outdoor cooking, and knife safety patches. For questions and to make reservation, call the park at (479) 369-1010 by September 4.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 3:00pm

Territorial Days Living History Festival

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Take a trip back in time to visit Davidsonville on a bustling court day 200 years ago. Watch the territorial militia drill, visit a public house, talk to a keelboat sailor about his work and more!
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Sep 12
11:00am - 11:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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