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
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The people of the Territory of Arkansas celebrated Independence Day with a dinner and toasts to the nation. Join park interpreters to read the Declaration of Independence together and to celebrate the same toasts that the leading men of Lawrence...
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cannon Firing Demonstration

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The Third Arkansas Territorial Militia drilled here at the county seat of Davidsonville. Join park interpreters to learn the 1820s drill for firing a cannon like the falconet found here on the townsite.
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:15pm

The Declaration of Independence: A Reader's Theater

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
A celebration across the Nation is taking place today-the 250th Anniversary of our Independence. Join a park interpreter for an interactive lesson in our Nation’s history. Afterwards, join us in a reading of the Declaration of Independence. This is a...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join park staff for a reading of the Declaration of Independence in commemoration of our beautiful nation's 250th anniversary of " Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The existence of Arkansas State Parks is a direct result of the freedom...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
As part of our nation's 250th anniversary, we will visit the historic one-room schoolhouse located here at Parkin Archeological State Park. See where the children of sawmill workers went to school during the 150th Jubilee year of 1926.
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Geocaching 101 Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Curious about geocaching but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center orientation room to learn the basics of this real-world treasure hunt using GPS. Discover how to find caches, log your finds, and practice responsible...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Soaring Scavengers Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
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Jul 4
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Take Nothing But Pictures

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter for a stroll on our newest trail, Owl Pass Monument Trail, where we will talk about the...
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