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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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Backpacking 101

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to), how to properly distribute...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Skulls of the Natural State

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You may know the animals of the Natural State, but can you identify them by their skulls? Feed your curiosity about the creatures that live in our park. Drop by the visitor center for a fun and challenging activity discovering what animals call Cane...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bug Olympics

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Can you jump as high as a flea or run faster than a tiger beetle? Swing on by the campground to test your abilities against our native insects and arachnids.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Delights

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover the art of Dutch oven outdoor cooking.
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Oct 17
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Bears and Baldies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
At Magazine Mountain State Park, becoming acquainted with bears makes one much more familiar with bald eagles, (and vice versa), and delivers nothing less than apex excitement. Join a park interpreter and discover these spectacular residents at Mount...
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Oct 17
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Oct 17
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Oh Deer

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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Oct 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm

SUNSET CRUISE KAYAKING

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Kayaking is a terrific way to experience Bear Creek Lake. You can check out quiet areas for wildlife and relax while surrounded by the St. Francis National Forest. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should...
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Oct 17
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Oct 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Glowing Nocturnal Night Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Glowing Nocturnal Night Hike for a unique outdoor adventure. Follow the glowstick trail to learn about the nocturnal animals that call Lake Sylvia home and why they wake at night. Trek on the 0.5-mile old cabin trail to spy the skulls...
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Oct 17
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Dancing Rabbit Trail. This is a moderate 1.22-mile trail. Meet at the visitor center.
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Oct 18
6:00am - 7:00am

Sunrise Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an early morning hike on the Spider Creek Trail. This trail is a 1-mile in length. Meet at the Spider Creek trailhead.
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Oct 18
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about...
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