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 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh I Am On A Mountain! : The Dripping Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine is quite a big mountain plateau with beautiful wooded areas everywhere you look. While it’s great to immerse yourself in these ecologically rich trees, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jun 11
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Jun 11
2:30pm - 3:00pm

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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Jun 11
3:00pm - 3:30pm

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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Jun 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bear Necessities

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’s black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in Arkansas, their return to the region, and why...
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Jun 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Enjoy the beauty of an evening on the water during this sunset lake cruise aboard the Lake Dardanelle State Park tour boat. As the sun sets over the Arkansas River Valley, relax on a 1 and a half hour cruise exploring the wonders of Lake Dardanelle...
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Jun 11
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jun 11
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jun 11
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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Jun 12 - 13

Dark Skies and Butterflies Event

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Lean into some of Mount Magazine State Park’s most precious resources- dark skies and butterflies! This special event will be centered around celebrating dark skies and butterflies via themed-programming delivered by park interpreters. CLICK HERE for...
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Jun 12 - 14

Bat-O-Rama

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, bats. Join us this weekend for the Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn why these animals are so amazing. CLICK HERE for a link...
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Jun 12
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour Hike

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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Jun 12
9:00am - 10:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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Jun 12
9:00am - 9:30am

Knot Knowledge: Fishing Knots

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are fishing for bass, crappie, or brim, knowing how to tie fishing knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during your weekend on the lake.
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