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 22
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Keeping Cool

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The weather is heating up just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Join a park interpreter to discover methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors and recreating at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses...
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May 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Flutter By Butterfly

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly on by the visitor center to learn about the butterflies that call Crowley’s Ridge home.
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May 22
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Geology Rocks

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Discover how Pinnacle Mountain was formed and what sort of rocks and minerals are found here.
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May 22
2:30pm - 3:00pm

It's A Bat

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let’s compare apples to oranges. Join a park interpreter to learn about bats at Mount Magazine State Park by comparing them to something you are most likely a bit more familiar with, birds.
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May 22
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Boat Tour

Moro Bay State Park, 6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Hop aboard a relaxing cruise to see the waterways around Moro Bay State Park with a park interpreter as your guide. Wading birds, basking turtles, and fishing holes await. Seating is limited so those who wish to come should sign up (call 870-463-8555...
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May 22
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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May 22
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Life in a Covered Wagon

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith State Park. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at...
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May 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Lick Creek Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trek through the Arkansas Delta's quiet natural and cultural heritage. Meet at the visitor center before starting a caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek Trailhead. From there, a park interpreter will lead a 1-mile guided...
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May 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Medicine Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a park interpreter to learn about how the settlers...
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May 22
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend with S'mores

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Welcome to the weekend! Come start your holiday weekend with the staff of Lake Fort Smith State Park and sharing s'mores. We will have several fixings for traditional and non-traditional s'mores alike. Join us on the back porch for this drop in event...
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May 22
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!
May 22
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Be an Explorer

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) who care about nature, history...
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May 22
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Firebuilding 101

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!
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May 22
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Campfire

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park. Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome...
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May 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Welcome to Lake Sylvia: Campfire and Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend by visiting Camp Ouachita Historic Site for a welcoming campfire and craft! Decorate a cute cabin shaped popsicle stick photo frame while sitting near the campfire. Guests are encouraged to hang out and ask...
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