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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Jul 9
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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Jul 9
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hour at Jacksonport

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts, storytelling, artifacts, and the occasional live...
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Jul 9
10:00am - 11:00am

If Trees Could Speak Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What if the trees could speak for themselves? Imagine the stories they would share about this beautiful land that we now call our park. Join a park interpreter on this easy 3/4-mile hike to learn about our park from a tree’s perspective.
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Jul 9
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hour at Jacksonport

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park. Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts, storytelling, artifacts, and the occasional live...
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Jul 9
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Focus on Fish

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the...
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Jul 9
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snorkeling Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Sign up early for this water adventure. We'll boat out to an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants and more. Masks and snorkels are provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Life jackets are provided and...
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Jul 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Meet a Tree Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Jul 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Dazzling Dragonflies

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to watch them fly, learn about their characteristics and discuss why they are very helpful.
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Jul 9
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Jul 9
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pollinators and their Buds

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying. Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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Jul 9
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Jul 9
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Watch Your Step

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; watch your step because there is a lot to discover right under your feet. Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead to discover a hidden world that many of us overlook. This program is great for...
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Jul 9
4:00pm - 4:45pm

"Discovery on the Lake Trail" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Jul 9
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade. This program lasts about 45 minutes.
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Jul 10
8:00am - 9:00am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the early bird gets the worm? Summer mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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