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 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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Jun 13
9:00am - 11:00am

Free Fishing Weekend Fishing Derby

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Fishing is fun for all ages and this weekend it is time to catch the big one. Enjoy Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Although all family members are encouraged to...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 11:00am

Guided Kayak Tour

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Ever heard life is better at the lake? It holds truth. Find out for yourself with a guided kayak tour along this almost 1,700‑acre lake. All paddling essentials provided, bring drinking water and sunscreen. Space is limited; call (870) 628-4714 to...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 9:30am

Casting 101

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boathouse for a lesson on casting as part of your fishing adventure. This is a great, quick program for beginners who haven’t casted before. Bring along your own rod or we will have a handful of rods you can practice...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Soda Can Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Forgot your fishing pole? Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be bought inside the marina for those who need...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Catch of the Day

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 9:30am

Knot Knowing is Half the Fun

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying demonstration where you will discover how to make some of the strongest connections. No previous experience...
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Jun 13
9:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Fishing Derby

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your own bait and tackle. Fish are stocked and door...
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:30am

Bat Detectives: Tracking the Night Shift Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Bats may rule the night, but their story is written across the landscape during the day. Join a Park Interpreter for a 1 mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack as we search for the places bats rest, raise their young, and survive between nightly hunts.
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:00am

The Hunt for Fish on Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Part of being a great fisherman is being a great hunter. The fish hide and sneak around the lake, so how can you know where to cast? Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to discover how to find, cast, and catch these fishy friends. This program...
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Jun 13
9:50am - 10:05am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

Snorkel Adventure on Bull Shoals Lake

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Sign up in advance for a snorkeling adventure on Bull Shoals Lake. We will snorkel along the shoreline looking for fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks and snorkels are provided. Life jackets are provided and are required. Must be in good physical...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn a little about what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:30am

The Fish of Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
There’s a whole bunch of fish in Lake Bailey and they’re not all the same! Discover what fish lurk in the waters with a park interpreter by playing a fun matching game along the shoreline. This program will last about 30 minutes.
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