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 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Oct 16
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 16
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Frogs of Cane Creek

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park . Bring insect repellent and wear good walking shoes.
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Oct 16
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Oct 17

Saddle Up for St. Jude

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join Village Creek State Park in an annual effort to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Enjoy riding the trails, children's hand-led horseback rides, music, a live auction, barbecue dinner, and other activities with all proceeds benefitting...
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Oct 17
7:00am - 8:30am

MORNING MOMENTUM RIDE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t you have a bike? The park offers rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
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Oct 17 - 18
8:00am - 5:00pm

Camping Skills Weekend

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff as we learn the in's and out's of camping. From campground etiquette and basics to specialty knots, campfire cooking, and backpacking, we cover it all in this hands-on weekend. Registration is required for some activities, check the...
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Oct 17
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Oct 17
9:00am - 9:45am

Whimsical Wonders Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Is a tree just a tree? Is a rock just a rock? Discover the answers as we take a moment to adopt a whimsical mindset and explore the easy 0.50-mile (out-and-back) Lake Trail. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
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Oct 17
9:00am - 11:00am

Tails on the Trails (TotT) Hike

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Bring your leashed bark ranger to hike the Delta View Trail at Cane Creek State Park. Prepare for a 2.5-mile trek through the woods and don't forget the water and insect repellant.
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Oct 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Oct 17
9:00am - 4:00pm

Basket Weaving Workshop

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. Join the park interpreter to learn how to weave your own basket. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a...
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Oct 17
10:00am - 12:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles. Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center at (870) 398-4487.
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Oct 17
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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 techniques.
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Oct 17
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the campground.
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