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
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jun 27
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jun 27
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 27
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas's snakes.
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Jun 28
8:00am - 10:00am

Outer Boundaries Adventure: Boat Cruise & Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Part lake cruise and part hike, this adventure captures the best of both worlds! Embark with a park interpreter for this unique opportunity to hike a select section of the “White Zone” multi-use trail on the south side of the lake. Enjoy a short boat...
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Jun 28
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Jun 28
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Plant I.D. Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What's that cool plant on the trail? Join a park interpreter and learn about the unique plants we have here at Lake Poinsett State Park. If you have guides or a favorite I.D. app, bring it and we can compare it to the guides and apps the park...
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Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Gather around the fire and enjoy a yummy treat, paired with rich stories the history of Dutch oven cooking which is an Arkansas State Parks tradition. Simple, sweet, and steeped in heritage, it’s the perfect way to start your Sunday morning.
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Jun 28
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Fire Building Basics

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
What is a camping trip without a campfire? Join the park interpreter to learn fire building basics. From start to finish, we will go over various methods to build a fire, how to keep it going, and how to safely put it out. We will discuss best...
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Jun 28
10:00am - 10:30am

Nature Bingo

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages.
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Jun 28
10:00am - 10:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Branching Out Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Lake Ponder Trail to discover the native trees of Crowley's Ridge State Park and why they are suited to this habitat.
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