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 12
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Fish Smart Look and Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center to plan your next fishing trip, learn simple Leave No Trace fishing practices that protect fish and shorelines at Lake Dardanelle State Park and discover easy ways anglers can help keep the lake healthy .
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Jul 12
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Meet a Tree Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Jul 12
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Swim & Cruise Lake Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in the refreshing water. We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, before pulling up to...
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Jul 12
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Jul 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Jul 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore the Ridge Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Rising 250 to 550 feet above the surrounding delta, Crowley's Ridge is one of the most unique geologic formations on Earth. Join the park interpreter to explore the Ridge with a hike on a section of the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail. Discover how the ridge...
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Jul 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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Jul 12
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rock Cycle Game

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
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Jul 12
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 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat ( weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
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Jul 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu. Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural bird feeder to take home. Note: This activity uses peanut butter. Please inform the park...
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Jul 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Jul 12
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mushroom Hunt Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Arkansas is home to dozens of unique mushroom species! Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Harris Creek Trail to learn about these fascinating fungi, and the intricate network of mycorrhiza under our feet. This is a 0.5-mile hike rated easy to...
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Jul 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wildflower Walk

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The beauty below your feet at Lake Frierson State Park changes with every step you take. Join the park interpreter for a wildflower walk. Venture along the Dogwood Lane trail (0.5 miles) and out to the field to see what is growing in the park and...
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Jul 12
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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