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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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars, if you have them, and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few...
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May 25
11:00am - 11:45am

Checkpoint Challenge

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Calling all nature detectives; join a park interpreter for a mystery-solving navigation challenge. We will learn how to use a compass and find hidden clues to solve a nature mystery. Can you crack the case? This program is fun for the whole family.
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May 25
11:00am - 11:30am

American Alligator

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native ecosystems. After learning about this reptile, join the...
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May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Enjoy a tour of the 1906-1948 Northern Ohio Schoolhouse. This historic structure along the banks of the St. Francis River was built for the children of workers at the Northern Ohio Lumber Co. that was established in this area for many years.
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May 25
11:30am - 12:30pm

Backyard Insect Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Cossatot Falls for an immersive ID walk. We...
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May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cherokee Games

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this area was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they played to...
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May 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages!
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May 25
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the...
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May 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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May 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
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May 25
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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May 25
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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May 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

CCC - Built To Last Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil's Den State Park and view many of the structures they constructed that are still standing today on this walking tour. This walk is on some paved surfaces, some uneven...
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May 25
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
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May 25
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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