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 26
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 26
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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May 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Arkansas is a natural fit for this adventurous sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time! Reservations are required and are taken at...
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May 26
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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May 26
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Match That Mammal

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of animal tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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May 26
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Reptiles of the River

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center kids' corner to learn the reptiles...
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May 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Ouachita Wonders Hike: Falls Branch Trail

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Falls Branch Trail to explore the Ouachita Mountains. This 1-mile hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and...
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May 27
9:00am - 12:00pm

Great Spring River Cleanup

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Become a volunteer and join the Mammoth Spring State Park Team as we travel to five public access points along one of Arkansas' premier trout streams, the Spring River to cleanup and keep Arkansas Beautiful! Make new friends and enjoy a picnic lunch...
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May 27
10:00am - 11:30am

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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May 27
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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May 27
11:00am - 11:30am

Munchin' at the Nature Cabin

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what our critters eat on a weekly basis. Then, watch them munch on their meals!
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May 27
12:30pm - 1:00pm

In This Life

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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May 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Bear Buffet Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find on Mount Magazine and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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May 27
2:30pm - 3:15pm

The Floor is Lava

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Quick, get to solid ground, the floor is lava! The only way to move forward and get to safety is to correctly answer volcano myth questions. This activity will take place in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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May 27
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Discovery Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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