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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Jul 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join us on the back deck of the visitor center for a public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This family-friendly event is a chance to think about the important ideas that shaped our...
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Jul 4
12:30pm - 1:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Powhatan Courthouse

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter and gather for a reading of the Declaration of Independence! Commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of our most important founding documents and hear it read in a historic courtroom. Visitors can make their own pamphlet of...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Discovering Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail State Park tells a story about America and here is your chance to discover it. Your journey will begin at the visitor center for a reading of the Declaration of Independence. From there, join a park interpreter for a guided hike...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join us in the Craft Village for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate the America 250 commemoration on July 4, 2026! Almost every Arkansas State Park is hosting a similar program today - enjoy the special feeling of being part...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cast Iron & Campfire: Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Celebrate Independence Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park by learning to cook over a campfire using a Dutch oven. Try out a few yummy recipes and learn the history behind campfire cooking in Arkansas. Homemade ice cream and watermelon will also be...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Native American Storytelling

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and connecting generations. Join a park interpreter to hear and...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stars, Stripes, and Survival Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The outdoors can feel like an intimidating space, but with a spirit like America, you can feel confident! Drop by this one hour demonstration at the amphitheater where you can learn hands on how to start a fire, tie some basic knots, complete a...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Diamond Mining 101: POWER HOUR

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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. A park interpreter will be there for one hour - come and go as you like.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join us as park staff read the Declaration of Independence to mark its historic 250th anniversary. We will meet in the auditorium at the museum/visitor center.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Visitor Center Amphitheater for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate America's 250th. This program will serve as a time to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor contributions of all...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Safety Sense

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to do if you see a snake, and how to stay safe and...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Recreation Skills Demo

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff at the visitor center as we demonstrate and teach a plethora of recreation skills. If you want, see if you can pass our skills test beforehand, then join in the fun as we learn tips, tricks, and techniques across multiple recreational...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 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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Jul 4
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Fantastic Fourth Checkers Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of...
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