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 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Printmaking with Fish

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The historical art of gyotaku was created to record a fisherman’s catch before cameras. Join a park interpreter to see what we can learn from these fish pictures and make a print of your own.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:30am

The Fish of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
There’s a whole bunch of fish in Lake Bailey and they’re not all the same! Discover what fish lurk in the waters with a park interpreter by playing a fun matching game along the shoreline. This program will last about 30 minutes.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

Snorkel Adventure on Bull Shoals Lake

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance for a snorkeling adventure on Bull Shoals Lake. We will snorkel along the shoreline looking for fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks and snorkels are provided. Life jackets are provided and are required. Must be in good physical...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Jig Tying

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Cane Pole Test Drive

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
For generations, the waters of Lake Chicot have provided food and survival. In conjunction with the Family Fishing Derby, this come-and-go experience allows participants to borrow a handmade cane pole from the marina and connect with the fishing...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

An Eye for Butterflies

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Practice two skills at once as you try to identify butterflies through a telescope. This is an outdoor activity designed to help you celebrate two of Mount Magazine State Park's biggest resources, dark skies and butterflies. Meet a park during this...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:45am

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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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kate Adams Lake Fishing Workshop

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Get started fishing during Free Fishing Weekend in the beautiful Arkansas Delta! Meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead office before caravanning in your vehicle a short distance to Kate Adams Lake. A park interpreter will guide you through setting up...
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Jun 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Bass Fishing on Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. Learn how to set up your rod, select an appropriate lure, and entice a bass into biting. At...
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Jun 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Marsh Mystery

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the...
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Jun 13
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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Jun 13
11:45am - 12:15pm

Fishing Derby Awards

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Come enjoy the reward of your hard work of fishing at the annual Mountain Fishing Derby ! Park staff will hand out an array of awards for different standards of fish. This program will last about 15 minutes.
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Jun 13
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bat Scat

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Can you guess which thing is the bat fact and what is bat scat? Discover what are some common misconceptions about bats in a fun guessing game.
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Jun 13
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jun 13
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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