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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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scavenger Hunt & Hike

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way. This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Waters Calling Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Follow along Lee creek on an easy 0.50-mile (out-and-back) hike on the Lake Trail to see how Lee Creek has shaped the valley and area of Devils Den State Park. Be sure to bring plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes, and insect repellant.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Geocaching Island Hopper

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boat to a few of DeGray Lake’s islands in search of these...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice Riders 12 and Under

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 12 and under for a 6 mile race! This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice Riders 13 - 14 Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 13 and 14 for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice 15 and up Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 15 and up for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Clydesdale Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Clydesdale Riders for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a USAC...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Citizen Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Citizen Riders for a 6-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a USAC One...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 3:00pm

LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a special, full-day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop held in conjunction with our Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit! Led by award-winning landscape artist Gil Adams, this relaxed session invites artists of all skill levels to observe...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 3:00pm

Arkansas Hunters Education Classroom

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas, anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course and participants must attend the full 10-hour course and pass the exam to meet the requirements...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 4:00pm

Red, White and Blue America250 Commemoration Basket Workshop

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Many centuries ago, natives of the area would have used very old techniques of basket weaving and today is no different. Join the park interpreter in learning one of the oldest traditions in American Indian history. 250 years ago, on July 4th, the...
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Sep 19
9:30am - 10:00am

Introduction To Geocaching

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State Park.
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