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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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 10:45am

The Story of the Jackson Guards

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties faced the Jackson Guards...
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Parkhood Day

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in celebrating 93 years of Crowley’s Ridge State Park. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

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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Jul 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Bug Out Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Pack your bags, we are going on a bug hunt! Take a deep dive into the world of insects as we explore the diversity of insects here at Pinnacle Mountain.
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Jul 19
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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Jul 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Insects, Don't Let Them Bug You!

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Bugs can seem scary from afar. Join a park interpreter as we learn more about some of Arkansas' "creepy crawlies" and the good they do for us!
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

DIY Fire Starters

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Be prepared to spark your next adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials you probably already have at home. You’ll discover...
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fossil Finding Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step into the ancient story of the Boston Mountain Plateau, where sedimentary rocks like limestone reveal secrets from a time long past. At Devil’s Den State Park, fossils tell tales of prehistoric life. Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike...
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Insect Photography Mini-Workshop

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Are you someone who has a camera roll full of butterflies and moths on your phone? What about wildflowers or other neat trail finds? Join a park interpreter to go on a short walk as we learn some tips and tricks on how to capture better photos of...
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Jul 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Amphibians and Reptiles Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Meet some of our live animal “ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the forest habitat at Hobbs State Park. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Jul 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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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Jul 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Orienteering for Beginners

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter in learning how to use a compass and read maps. This beginner-friendly session will prepare you for your next state park adventure.
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Jul 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jig Tying

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.
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Jul 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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