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 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
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May 31
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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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Beary Fun Time

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter for a beary fun time! Discover the amazing bears found in the Ouachita Mountains. View fascinating pelts, skulls and other animal artifacts to learn about one of Arkansas' largest mammals. Then complete a fun bear-themed paint...
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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May 31
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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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Water Safety Basics

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exciting recreation and adventure await you on Lake Dardanelle as long as you are mindful of some basics. Meet a park interpreter across from the pavilion near the kayak rental kiosk to learn how to stay safe while enjoying the water at Lake...
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May 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Hiking Skills: Map and Compass

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on demonstration and exercise of using a map and compass. This program provides an opportunity to properly utilize a topographic map for better preparedness while hiking and camping. Increase your knowledge of...
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs: Mammals of Cane Creek State Park

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
What mammals call Cane Creek State Park home? Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a hands-on experience with various Arkansas wildlife pelts.
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Turtles of Arkansas

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a Park Interpreter who will explain where turtles live, what they eat, and how they survive, we will highlight unique features of some special species like the alligator snapper or the small stinkpot turtles.
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May 31
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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May 31
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life and Legends of the Rabbit

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Did you know there is a rabbit seen on the moon? Discover how the cottontail rabbit survives every day on the ground here at Devil’s Den State Park. Then listen to stories of rabbits living in the sky.
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May 31
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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May 31
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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