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 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Fishing Information Table

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the Cossatot Falls to practice your knots, learn about the fish of Cossatot River, and pick up a fishing guide! This is a come & go station.
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Jun 12
10:00am - 10:30am

Fishing 101

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Jun 12
10:00am - 11:00am

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies are limited.
Jun 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Fun Day Friday

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
What did children do for fun in the 1800s? How did people get the things they needed before the internet? What did kids do for fun in the 19th century? Join park staff every Friday in Summer to explore a unique question about Arkansas history and...
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Jun 12
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 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Ready for some hands-on fun? Join us as we create and decorate our own paper kites and then go fly them outside!
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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

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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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Jun 12
11:00am - 12:00pm

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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Jun 12
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Jun 12 - 14
12:00pm - 11:59pm

Free Fishing Weekend

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Whether you are a resident or not, come on down to Mammoth Spring State Park and enjoy free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Mammoth Spring is home to one of the premier trout streams in the Ozarks, the Spring River. Grab your fishing gear, pack a picnic...
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Jun 12
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Life in Lake Bailey" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
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Jun 12
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 12
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beginning Fishing

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
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Jun 12
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"Barn Cave Adventure" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when you have to imagine it with water. This is a short...
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