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 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Historic Townsite Hike

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Patriotic Paddle

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters for this patriotic paddle across Lake Bailey. This program will fill up fast! We will be out on the water for one hour and learning how to kayak at Arkansas’s oldest state park. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Bald Eagles: The Bird Behind our National Emblem

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
In celebration of the 4th of July and Americas' 250th anniversary soar into the world of our national bird. Discover how this bird found at Lake Sylvia became a national emblem. Then learn about an eagle's behavior, habitat, and diet. Create a bald...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Diamond Mining 101: POWER HOUR

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. A park interpreter will be there for one hour - come and go as you like.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Join park staff at the museum for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we commemorate America 250. Discover why the words of America’s founding fathers left a legacy that lasted 250 years and counting. After the reading, we’ll learn some...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Morning Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita. A park interpreter will serve as your guide while the scenery, wildlife, and stories of the land start your day. Reservations can be made at the visitor center or by calling (501) 767-9366...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Gone for the Gold

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The historic events and inventions that changed the lives of late 19th and early 20th century Arkansans also changed the sports that were popular across America. Join park staff to discover how what we played changed over time and why, for some...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Come join us Saturday July 4, 2026, for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. The program will take place at the group area campsites at 10:00 a.m. We ask that all day use guests attending the event...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
As Arkansas State Parks celebrate America250, a park interpreter will read aloud the Declaration of Independence. Following this reading, Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park would also like to pause and acknowledge the history that happened...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:15am

Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache. Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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Jul 4
10:30am - 11:00am

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters at the CCC Ball field for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America’s birthday. America 250 is here! This program will last about 30 minutes. We’d love for you to stay afterwards for the kick ball...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Kick Ball Game

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park staff for an annual tradition, kick ball, on the Fourth of July. This Petit Jean style game will be near the old chimney and CCC statue.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Elevating History: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff on the summit of Pinnacle Mountain to celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, then stick around after to learn some of the history that's shaped this landscape over the past 250...
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