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 25
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Evening Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy an evening hike on the 1-mile Lakeside Trail while experiencing the sights and sounds of Bull-Shoals White River State Park. This hike will take participants along Bull Shoals Lake with a view of Bull Shoals Dam. Don't forget your bug spray...
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Jun 25
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Enjoy the beauty of an evening on the water during this sunset lake cruise aboard the Lake Dardanelle State Park tour boat. As the sun sets over the Arkansas River Valley, relax on a 1 and a half hour cruise exploring the wonders of Lake Dardanelle...
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Jun 25
7:45pm - 8:30pm

Bat Discovery Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Bats aren't blind, they won't get stuck in your hair, and they're some of the Delta's most important nighttime hunters. Join a park interpreter for a guided twilight hike as we uncover the truth about these fascinating, often misunderstood animals...
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Jun 25
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Lakeshore Firefly Atlas Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

School house hike and tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a walk to the one-room schoolhouse that still remains from our sawmill village history. We will take a look at what school was like 100 years ago.
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Woodland Wandering Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for a guided woodland wandering along the Boy Scout Trail. We will hike along the Boy Scout Trail across the Wild Hog Crossing and explore the area. Along the way, we will see what makes Petit Jean...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 10:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 11:00am

Kayak Confidence Builder

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
No previous paddling experience necessary. Kayaking trips can vary from serene flatwater trips to outrageous whitewater floats. No matter what kind of kayaking you do, it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe. Join a park interpreter for an...
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Jun 26
9:00am - 11:00am

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
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Jun 26
9:30am - 10:30am

Historic Townsite Hike

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is 1/2-mile of easy walking...
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Jun 26
9:30am - 10:30am

Wild Bird Wander

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Central and eastern Arkansas have long been important homes to many species of birds. Join park staff to reflect on the complicated relationship between birds and farmers, as well as ways that modern farmers are working to help our feathered friends...
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Jun 26
10:00am - 11:30am

Fun Day Friday

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
What did children do for fun in the 1800s? How did people get the things they needed before the internet? What did kids do for fun in the 19th century? Join park staff every Friday in Summer to explore a unique question about Arkansas history and...
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Jun 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, sounds and colors found in nature. This easy 1 1/4-mile long hike/game takes...
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Jun 26
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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