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 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Flat Hat Chat

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Welcome to the fourth of July weekend.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

All About the Atlatl

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
The atlatl has been an essential hunting tool among cultures around the world. Come learn about the atlatl and how to use it. This hands-on program, directed by park staff, will give you a chance to experience this innovative tool used for centuries.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in the forests of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Jeopardy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat.” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter for an hour of fun and intriguing brainstorming.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Who needs a fancy bird feeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Come learn all about watchable wildlife and make your very own bird feeder to take home with you. Meet in the campground amphitheater. This is a come and go program...
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Jul 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Jul 3
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Skins, Scat, and Skulls

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks to show you some interesting identifying characteristics...
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Jul 3
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Campfire Trivia

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Learn about what the park has to offer, history of the park, local plants and animals, and more. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided.
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Jul 3
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Campfire & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Kick off the 4th of July weekend by celebrating our nations 250th year. Make a campfire and craft alongside a park interpreter and other park guests. Discuss how you would like to positively impact your community, state, or our nation in the next...
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Jul 3
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Keeping Cool

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors and recreating at Bull Shoals-White River State Park this Fourth of July Weekend. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what do if you experience them.
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Jul 3
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Music in the Park: "Celebrating America"

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us for our annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “Celebrating America.” Free concerts will be held in June, July, and August on the 1874 Courthouse lawn. This year America celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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