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 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Safety Sense

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to do if you see a snake, and how to stay safe and...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Fantastic Fourth Checkers Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of...
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 3:45pm

Civilian Conservation Corps Diamond Classic: July 4th Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with a softball tournament inspired by the recreational traditions of the Civilian Conservation Corps crews who built this park in the 1930s. Join fellow campers for a spirited afternoon of community, friendly competition...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff for a reading of our country’s most prestigious document, the Declaration of Independence, to commemorate 250 years of American history.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

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 local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park staff member for the full reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A Hike Through History: Celebrating America 250 on the Ridge

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Become a time traveler at Lake Frierson State Park and hike through history on Crowley's Ridge. Join the park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail (moderate difficulty). Discover what makes the ridge so special and how it has been shaped by...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Vertical Frontier: Intro to Rock Climbing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet Park Interpreter Joe at the Seven Hollows trailhead for an introduction to rock climbing at Petit Jean State Park. This program will include how to tie some climbing knots, a climbing gear showcase, and a walk around the hollows to explore the...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Oak Gall Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a Park interpreter for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the 4th of July and our nations 250th anniversary. Then, discover how the oak tree played a part in its making by learning how to make ink from its galls...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Survival Fire Kits

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Fire is essential to survival, but isn't always so easy to achieve with non ideal conditions. Learn how to make your own fire starter kits to keep for a later date to either get your campfire started or to help you out in an emergency situation when...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-Seine Adventure

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the lake besides fish and turtles? We will meet at the kayak beach and seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing Knots

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Most fishing line breaks off due to poor knots, so sharp hooks and good knots are essential to successful fishing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few good fishing knots and practice tying them to better prepare you for your next fishing trip.
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