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 23
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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May 23
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Frog Calls

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
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May 23
7:45pm - 8:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike on Big Bluff Trail

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl. This is a chance to hear or spot these stealthy flyers. The trail is rocky with uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. We will be out after sunset so make sure to bring...
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May 23
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Going Batty

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas bats. Join a park interpreter to discover why bats are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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May 23
8:00pm - 9:00pm

The Nightshift Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats! Bring your ears, your...
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May 23
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Historic Night Tour Hike

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a family friendly night tour of the 1888 Courthouse, 1873 Jail House, and 1840s Log Cabin. Hear haunting histories of the buildings’ long past residents and take back tales to tell around your next State Park campfire.
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May 23
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Sky Fishing

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn about our hunters of the night. We will hoot at the falls to try and locate any nearby owls. This night walk is 0.5-mile round-trip.
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Stars on the Summit

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes. Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens of a telescope. Note: This program is weather...
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May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Geocache Night Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the park after dark on a guided night hike with a high-tech twist. Learn the basics of geocaching—an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS coordinates—then head out as a group to search for a hidden cache along the trail. Sturdy footwear and...
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May 23
9:30pm - 11:00pm

The Little Things Hike

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is often considered a living laboratory, but it is the little things that make this a great place to explore the natural world. Join the park interpreter for a moderate 1.25-mile hike as we take a closer look at the things that...
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May 24
8:00am - 8:40am

Bottomland Guided Hike

6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Join a park ranger for an easy 1/4-mile hike on the park trail through a beautiful bottom land hardwood forest. We will learn how to identify some trees and hopefully have some birding opportunities. Insect repellent and walking shoes are recommended...
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May 24
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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 24
8:30am - 9:30am

Journey to Magnesia Springs

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Long before this place was a state park, it was a place where tourists came to find relaxation and healing at the mineral springs. Take a walk to Magnesia Springs to discover the rise and fall of the mineral springs era and what that meant for this...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead on the northwest side of the diamond search area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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