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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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Froggy Business

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Hop on over to the visitor center in search of tree frogs! Learn about their habits and how to tell a frog from a toad.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

River Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to the Illinois River. This hike will explore the battle from the Union perspective and discuss some of the park’s natural resources. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Jun 27
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life on the Web

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.
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Jun 27
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Creek Crawl

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
There is an entire world of its own in the creek including crawfish, minnows, and insects. We’ll walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. It’s recommended to wear shoes you wouldn’t mind getting wet.
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Jun 27
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snakes of the Southern Delta

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park. Whether they’re venomous or nonvenomous, all snakes have...
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Jun 27
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
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Jun 27
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Nature Photography

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature has all kinds of beauty, both big and small. Join a park interpreter to explore the world of photography and nature at Lake Poinsett State Park. No camera equipment required, but if you have a camera or phone capable of taking pictures, bring...
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Jun 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jun 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Evening Kayak Excursion

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina for an evening kayak excursion. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water. Bring water and sunscreen. Kayaks, life jackets and paddles are...
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Jun 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water. Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Participants must weigh...
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Jun 27
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jun 27
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Stories and S'mores

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores. Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing some of the many stories you can discover at Village...
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Jun 27
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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