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 4
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 4
9:00am - 10:00am

Butterflies vs. Moths

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to find out. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth to take home.
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Jun 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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Jun 4
10:00am - 12:00pm

Monumental Coachwhip Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for an immersive guided hiking experience along this 2-mile shared use trail that circles Middle Mountain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. We will explore the rolling terrain of the Ouachitas learning about...
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Jun 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Weather the Weather

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Weather is all around us and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. Join park staff to reflect on the ways weather affects us and how it may have affected farmers 125 years ago. Together, we will create personal weather journals and discover the...
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Jun 4
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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Jun 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Technology in Nature Demo & Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Ever wish you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join an interpreter for a short information session followed by a hike on the Water Leaf Trail. We will discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Pine Needle Painting

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy painting? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to create a tool all painters need - a pine needle paintbrush. This all-natural method of painting is a great opportunity for practicing your creativity and making memories here at...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead 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...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Birding 101 Walk

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a relaxed-paced, 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellent...
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Jun 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Build Your Own Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
The Prairie Grove Battlefield has a unique history. Before becoming a state park, much of the park was owned by private individuals or foundations. The decisions they made have left the park with a combination of Civil War and Antebellum history...
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Jun 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Skull Detectives

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature. Join a park interpreter for a fun and challenging activity as you put your wildlife knowledge to the...
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Jun 4
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 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-seine Adventure

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Fishing Pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennett. Once we have completed our seine pulls, we will identify what we catch. Please wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or slides) for...
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