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 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Safety Sense

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Sylvia Postcards Hike

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a short, guided walk to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking part of the old cabin trail, less than 1/4-mile in length. Learn about the importance of Camp...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

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 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on experience with the different furs of Arkansas wildlife. Feel the various pelts and discover all the functions that make each animal unique.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Froggy Business

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Hop on over to the visitor center in search of tree frogs! Learn about their habits and how to tell a frog from a toad.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

KNOT TYING

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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Jun 27
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jun 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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Jun 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jun 27
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Nature Photography

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature has all kinds of beauty, both big and small. Join a park interpreter to explore the world of photography and nature at Lake Poinsett State Park. No camera equipment required, but if you have a camera or phone capable of taking pictures, bring...
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Jun 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jun 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Evening Kayak Excursion

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina for an evening kayak excursion. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water. Bring water and sunscreen. Kayaks, life jackets and paddles are...
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