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 9
10:00am - 2:00pm

Great American Cleanup

563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us for a community cleanup as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign! This year's focus is picking up roadside trash in front of the park boundary. We will meet at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. or earlier if all trash is removed...
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May 9
10:00am - 3:00pm

Tourism Day Celebration at Mammoth Spring State Park

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us as we celebrate Arkansas' 2nd largest economic driver -tourism! Join park staff to learn the rich history of Mammoth Spring State Park, home of the 10th largest spring in the world. Take a hike around Spring Lake, visit the 1886 Frisco Museum...
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May 9
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER MAGIC

Meet a park interpreter for a hands-on activity to attract hummingbirds. Included in this program are how to mix nectar (1:4 sugar-water), fill feeders, and learn cleaning/placement tips.
May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Camping Basics

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a short class in how to set up camp at Petit Jean State Park. We will learn how to set up a tent, a camp kitchen, and so much more. This program will last about 1 hour...
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May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

CCC - Built To Last Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil's Den State Park and view many of the structures they constructed that are still standing today on this walking tour. This walk is on some paved surfaces, some uneven...
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May 9
11:00am - 11:45am

Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick around to create your own imaginary animal using what we learned...
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May 9
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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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May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

What's the Catch?

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
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May 9
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Overlook Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike through some of the more hidden areas of the Prairie Grove Battlefield. This hike will begin at the Hindman Hall museum and go to the Morton-Hayfield Overlook and cover, in total, about 1.5 miles. This is a fairly...
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May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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May 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Grab Bag Adventures

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you brave enough to reach your hand into a nature grab bag without knowing what's hidden inside? Meet a park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where we will learn more about what you might find around the park all...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Migration Challenge

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park is a perfect place for them to find this food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on...
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Crafters

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in creating artistic pieces using only natural items. This activity provides a fun way for families to connect to nature together and create special state park memories.
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May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
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