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 2

Guided Cavern Tours

Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Oct 2
6:30am - 7:30am

SUNRISE HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1/5-mile easy trail hike at dawn while we witness the sunrise. Observe awakening wildlife, light changes, and sounds. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. Appropriate for all ages.
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Oct 2
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 2
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 2
10:00am - 10:30am

Ranger Beads Craft

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to got to reach your destination? Join a park interpreter to make...
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Oct 2
10:00am - 12:00pm

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This delicious demo will take place at the trailhead...
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Oct 2
10:30am - 11:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Oct 2
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Oct 2
11:00am - 11:45am

Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick around to create your own imaginary animal using what we learned...
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Oct 2
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Oct 2
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mammals of the Mountain

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grab Bag Adventures

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Do you think you are adventurous enough to close your eyes and feel the contents of a nature grab bag? Fun and laughter expected during this program.
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Oct 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the State Park Explorer program. This program connects kids ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) with the wonders of Arkansas State Parks. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer...
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