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 24
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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May 24
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Afternoon Kayak Expedition

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No paddling experience is necessary to sign up for this...
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Mussel Madness and the Pearling Industry

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
The first freshwater pearl found in the Black River kicked off a pearling craze that affected almost every river system in Arkansas. Learn about pearling’s winding history and its impact on our waterways. This program is perfect for families. Kids...
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Museum tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a museum interpreter for a guided tour of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. You'll hear the story of the oil boom in South Arkansas and walk through a recreation of Boomtown Smackover.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Toys and Games

2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the Clothespin,” and more. Fun for the whole family!
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Who Flooded the Lake?

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Healing Waters

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wetland Safari Walk

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in the park's ecosystem.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Baa Baa Black Sheep

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps. This is a come-and-go event.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Beginner Birdwatching

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to start your birdwatching journey. Join a park interpreter to learn about field guides, binoculars, and the best places in the park to find birds. Binoculars will be provided.
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ponder Safari Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wildlife safari hike around Lake Ponder. Dive into the natural world of our native wildlife.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Picture Frames

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Time Magic & Medicine Show

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Step into a world of mystery, folklore, and old-time remedies with the Old-Time Magic & Medicine Show with magician Rocky Clements in the Magic Shop at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Blending traditional Ozark storytelling with sleight-of-hand...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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May 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Outdoor Photograph Scavenger Hunt

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Explore, discover, and capture the beauty of the outdoors, one photo at a time. Join a park interpreter for an easy 3-mile hike , providing fresh air and scenic views. Take part in a photo scavenger hunt and photograph different landmarks or...
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