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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Sep 18
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Sep 18 - 19
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Buggy Hollow

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the snack bar to learn about the crawly critters of Woolly Hollow State Park and why they are important to our park’s ecosystem. For this program a bug observation area will be set up for a close encounter with nocturnal...
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Sep 19

Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Devil's Den State Park proudly celebrates 37 years of mountain biking. It started in 1989 with the first bike event and has become a September tradition. All events are spectator friendly. A more detailed schedule will be added as the event draws...
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Sep 19

Movie in the Park

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us for a night out under the stars as we enjoy a "Movie in the Park." Grab your popcorn, blanket, and favorite nonalchoholic beverage. This event is brought to you by the Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce next to the baseball field starting at...
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Sep 19

Geology Scouting Merit Badge Workshop

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Where better to learn about the work of geology than at Crater of Diamonds State Park? This one-day workshop is geared towards scouts who are seeking to gain their Geology Merit Badge following Scouting America guidelines. Participants will receive a...
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Sep 19 - 20

DAV Fishing Tournament

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle's fishery is healthy and diverse, offering you the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. The state park is specially equipped to host fishing tournaments, large and small. While being held in this Arkansas State Park, this...
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Sep 19
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Journaling

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art. Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. Supplies are provided.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:45am

Morning Hike to Big Bluff Overlook

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning hike to the Big Bluff Overlook to watch the river as it passes below. This trail is moderately strenuous with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, insect repellent, and sun protection...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scavenger Hunt & Hike

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way. This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 3:00pm

LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a special, full-day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop held in conjunction with our Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit! Led by award-winning landscape artist Gil Adams, this relaxed session invites artists of all skill levels to observe...
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