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 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedaling the Park

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Oct 25
9:00am - 11:00am

Great Arkansas Cleanup: Visitor Center

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup is planned for Delta Heritage Trail State Park at the visitor center. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project or...
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Oct 25
9:00am - 9:45am

Shoreline Stroll

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center for a guided shoreline stroll along Lake Dardanelle to explore where land and water meet. Participants will take an easy walk, observe seasonal changes, and discover how the Arkansas River shapes life...
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Oct 25
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 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Pioneer Cemetery Tour Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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Oct 25
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS AND BONFIRES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
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Oct 25
10:00am - 10:45am

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 25
10:00am - 10:45am

Herp Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4 -mile guided walk along the Green Heron trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other “herps.” Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake and discover more about the habitat of...
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Oct 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Photography Hike on the Monument Trails

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate Art in the Parks on International Artists Day. Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring...
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Oct 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Benefits of Bats

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Did you know Arkansas is home to 16 species of bats? These often-misunderstood creatures of the night contribute to the ecosystem in ways you might take for granted. Join a park interpreter to investigate the life of a bat and ways humans can...
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Oct 25
10:30am - 11:00am

Turkey Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take the path of yesteryear's wagons to Turkey Springs as you take in some of Mount Magazine's beautiful woodland habitat. This easy hike starts at the Greenfield Picnic Area across from the visitor center. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Oct 25
10:30am - 12:00pm

"Hello Bear Hollow" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Say hello to bear hollow and some exquisite views of some of the last untouched hardwood forests of Arkansas. This hike will begin at Benefield Picnic area. Steep inclines, rock steps, and uneven terrain can make this hike challenging for some hikers...
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Oct 25
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Oct 25
11:00am - 11:30am

The Storyteller's Bag

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Oct 25
1:00pm - 2:15pm

"Hidden in the Hills" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Diverse landscapes are plentiful in the Ouachita Mountains, and many creatures are perfectly adapted to hide within the rugged terrain. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to learn the clever camouflage strategies...
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