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 20
9:15pm - 9:45pm

Summer Stargazing

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress appropriately for the weather.
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Jun 21
8:00am - 10:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Jun 21
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding Basics Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to learn the basics of birding. On this 5/8-mile hike, guests will have the opportunity to spot some of Lake Catherine's beautiful birds. Bring a pair of binoculars and water, and wear...
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Jun 21
9:00am - 9:30am

Bird Song Symphonies Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Learn how to pick out some of the common individual bird songs you could hear in the park as we walk along the easy 0.25-mile...
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Jun 21
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Jun 21
9:00am - 10:00am

Snakes of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Donuts

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Call the park to reserve your seat. 30 seats are available.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Basics Hike

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After learning some tips and tricks, we will go birding on...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Cameron Bluff Stroll

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Historic Hike

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a guided hike to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking the old cabin trail while viewing rustic structures and vintage photos. Learn about the importance of...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Meet a Snake

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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Jun 21
10:30am - 11:00am

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

SOLSTICE SHADOW SCIENCE HIKE

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike to measure your shadow at solar noon (shortest day of year).