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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May 22
7:30pm - 8:15pm

Campfire Trivia

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of America's only public diamond mine in a fun trivia battle. Benches are available at the amphitheater, but it is recommended to bring your own chairs.
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May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point to witness a breathtaking sunset. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer!
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Cruise on Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance to watch the sun set over Bull Shoals Lake on a relaxing evening cruise. Evening trips on the water may be chilly so please dress appropriately. Seats are limited; to register, call (870) 445-3629 or stop by the visitor center.
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May 22
8:00pm - 9:00pm

S’mores, Fireflies, & Sunsets at the Creek

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by a welcoming campfire at Cane Creek State Park. Gather around the fire ring at dusk in front of the bathhouse, chase a lightning bug or two and make a mess with a s’more dessert. Find the park interpreter there...
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May 22
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl on Owl Pass

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
When the sun goes down, our feathered friends come out to play! Join a park interpreter as we take a leisurely evening stroll down Owl Pass Monument Trail, a paved 2-mile round-trip trail through our low wetland areas in the park. Along the way we'll...
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May 22
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
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May 22
10:00pm - 11:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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May 23

Keep Lake Frierson Beautiful

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for the Great American Cleanup, a nationwide effort to keep our parks, roadsides, and waterways clean and beautiful. On May 23, help us keep Lake Frierson State Park litter-free while enjoying your favorite activities of...
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May 23
8:00am - 10:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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May 23
8:30am - 9:30am

All About Birds Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of the park? Join a park interpreter on the Waterleaf Trail to learn about birds and look for signs of who has been flying. This...
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May 23
9:00am - 9:30am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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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May 23
9:00am - 12:00pm

Cemetery Preservation Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator, and how to do research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. This hands...
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May 23
9:00am - 11:00am

Great American Cleanup

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup even, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign. Volunteers can sign up beginning at 9 a.m. to help...
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May 23
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. No prior paddling experience is necessary but you should be...
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May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding Hike

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. We will discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead...
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