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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May 25
11:00am - 11:30am

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs or elsewhere. Spin the “wheel of misfortune” and discover more about these dangerous situations, the plants and animals to avoid, and what to do if you should...
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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Enjoy a tour of the 1906-1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co. that was established in this area for many years.
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May 25
11:00am - 3:00pm

Memorial Day Flag Planting

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Approximately 350 people died during the Battle of Prairie Grove; and the carnage from the battle stretched over the entire valley. On Memorial Day, we take time to especially honor those who perished in service. Visitors will be given information...
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May 25
11:30am - 12:30pm

Backyard Insect Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Cossatot Falls for an immersive ID walk. We...
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May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages!
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May 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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May 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
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May 25
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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May 25
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Lego Oil Derrick Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Can you create an oil derrick with Legos? Learn what oil derricks do and then show off your Legos to build a model of one. Small pieces will be available which may not be suitable for very small children.
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May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mammal Mania

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What mammals would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? Join a park interpreter to dive into the amazing world of mammals by investigating their furs, skulls and more.
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May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Necklace Making

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come hear the story of a tiny little bead that tells a big story! We will make our own beaded necklace to take home.
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May 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Discovery Walk

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Huckleberry trailhead for an easy, 1/5-mile hike to discover more about the native flora and fauna found in our park. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear.
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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Silent Invaders

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Come meet a park interpreter to learn about the invasive species that impact our park and what you can do to help protect our resources.
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