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 - 12:00pm

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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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tour the Oil Field Park. On the tour, we'll see two derricks, one 1920s style wooden derrick and one metal derrick from the 1930s, as well as 5 different styles of oil pump units from 1920s to modern style. We'll also be...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Gather for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters at the campground pavilion for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Reflect on the past of Bull Shoals-White River State Park and ponder what the next 250 years might bring.
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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
10:30am - 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 - 1:00pm

"Birding along Owl Pass" Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you a birder or wanting to get into it? We have a great opportunity to go down the newly built Owl Pass Trail from the visitor center to the Arboretum which parallels the Little Maumelle River. This 2.5-mile round trip walk will be on pavement...
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Survival Skills

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more to make your outdoor recreation adventures fun and safe.
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Jul 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

A Gathering for Reading the Declaration of Independence

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
This July 4th marks 250 years of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of the America 250 commemoration.
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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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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

Spear and Atlatl Demonstration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of a tool...
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Jul 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

Declaration Decoded: A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Declaration of Independence is one of our country's most important documents, but do you really know what it says? The way we write has changed a lot since 1776, join park staff to decode the Declaration in recognition of America250 by reading...
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Jul 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Little Sluggers: Civilian Conservation Corps Kids softball game

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step onto the field for a fun-filled softball game inspired by the recreation traditions of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era. Kids can learn the basics of teamwork, sportsmanship, and outdoor play while enjoying an old fashioned Independence...
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