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 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Making Crowfoot Hooks

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Freshwater mussels were very important to people living on the White River, and one of the most important tools for fishing up those mussels was the crowfoot hook. Throughout Arkansas’ history, people fished up mussels for food and used the shells to...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Make your own Button Bracelets

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
During and after the Civil War, one of the most popular ways to make jewelry was to repurpose items soldiers had access to. Uniform buttons were often used to make necklaces or bracelets. Soldiers could send them home to family, but families and...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun-filled family activity. Discover birds that call Lake Fort Smith State Park home. Craft a bird feeder to help our feathered friends as they prepare for the coming season. Be aware, peanut butter will be used in the...
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May 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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May 24
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Beaver Lake Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend a couple of hours relaxing on Beaver Lake while enjoying the beautiful scenery. All equipment is provided and the basics of kayaking will be covered. Space is limited to 10 people. Bring a bottle of water, insect repellent, and dress for the...
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Museum tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a museum interpreter for a guided tour of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. You'll hear the story of the oil boom in South Arkansas and walk through a recreation of Boomtown Smackover.
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May 24
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Afternoon Kayak Expedition

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No paddling experience is necessary to sign up for this...
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May 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Mussel Madness and the Pearling Industry

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
The first freshwater pearl found in the Black River kicked off a pearling craze that affected almost every river system in Arkansas. Learn about pearling’s winding history and its impact on our waterways. This program is perfect for families. Kids...
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Picture Frames

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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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pine Needle Paintbrushes

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter and learn how to make your own pine needle paintbrush. Paint a picture of what you've seen here at the park.
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May 24
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Time Magic & Medicine Show

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Step into a world of mystery, folklore, and old-time remedies with the Old-Time Magic & Medicine Show with magician Rocky Clements in the Magic Shop at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Blending traditional Ozark storytelling with sleight-of-hand...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Who Flooded the Lake?

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?
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May 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Outdoor Photograph Scavenger Hunt

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Explore, discover, and capture the beauty of the outdoors, one photo at a time. Join a park interpreter for an easy 3-mile hike , providing fresh air and scenic views. Take part in a photo scavenger hunt and photograph different landmarks or...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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. Wading birds, basking turtles, and fishing holes await. Seating is limited so those who wish to come should sign up (call 870-463-8555 or come by the visitor center) and...
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May 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps. This is a come-and-go event.
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