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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Aug 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes. Meet at the swim beach.
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Aug 9
2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Colors of History

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to...
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Aug 9
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Aug 9
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Fish Whisperer

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Become a fish whisperer by discovering about how the fish survive at Devil's Den State Park and use that knowledge to find the best fishing spots. We’ll also use that knowledge to design your own 3D paper fish.
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Aug 9
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Aug 9
3:00pm - 3:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Aug 9
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Aug 9
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Burn Smart, Leave No Mark

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From smart wood choices to safe extinguishing, discover how...
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Aug 9
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Critter Crunch

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Aug 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Aug 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to enhance your fishing, camping, or other outdoor experiences? Knowing how to tie a proper knot can make all the difference! Join a park interpreter to learn a few basic knots with some hands-on practice.
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Aug 9
4:00pm - 4:30pm

How Long Will It Last? Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Wouldn't it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you aren't careful. Stop by the park interpreter's look and learn table at the...
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Aug 9
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Essential Knots

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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Aug 9
7:00pm - 7:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Aug 9
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bird Island Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Bird Island Tour at Lake Ouachita State Park offers a viewing experience of thousands of migrating birds, including purple martins, egrets, herons, and ibises, settling in to roost at sunset. The guided boat tour provides a stunning natural...
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