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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Jun 5
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS and S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair!
Jun 5
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Safety Sense (in the Dardanelle Area)

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 near the playground 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 confident...
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Jun 5
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Hannah Harper Live in Concert

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Hannah Harper Live in Concert Experience standout musician Hannah Harper live at the Ozark Highlands Theater on June 5, 2026! Fresh from televised competition, Hannah and her band will play their first concert here in Arkansas since taking the...
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Jun 5
7:00pm - 7:30pm

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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Jun 5
7:00pm - 8:30pm

S'mores Meet & Greet

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join park staff and camper neighbors at the Main Pavilion Area for a campfire. We will provide marshmallows for s'mores. Gather around and talk about the exciting programs the park is offering this weekend.
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Jun 5
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jun 5
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunset SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
It is hard not to love a good sunset on the water. We think you will love it even more once you are standing atop the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Join a park...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Sky Fishing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Twilight Bat Watch

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of sky watching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of white-nose syndrome on these incredible creatures...
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Jun 5
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies by listening to some original guitar songs about the stars above the island in the sky.
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Jun 5
9:15pm - 10:00pm

Campfire Trivia

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kick off your stay at Lake Ouachita State Park. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and your "A-game" as you test your knowledge with nature trivia with friends and family members around the campfire.
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Jun 6

National Trails Day & America 250 Celebration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join park staff for a day of celebration for National Trails Day and America 250. Petit Jean State Park is an iconic place that people have loved to visit for many years. The park’s establishment in 1923 inspired many to continue to love this place...
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Jun 6

National Trails Day and America 250 Celebration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join park staff for a day of celebration for National Trails Day and America 250. Petit Jean State Park is an iconic place that people have loved to visit for many years. The park’s establishment in 1923 inspired many to continue to love this place...
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Jun 6
7:00am - 9:00am

Fishing Derby

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Come join us this year on Saturday June 6, 2026, for our Annual Fishing Derby. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. and start time for the event will be 7:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. Maximum age for registration is 15 years. Prizes will be given out...
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Jun 6
8:00am - 3:30pm

Archeological Excavation Self-Guided Tours

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
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