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 19
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Craft a Fishing Jig

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Sep 19
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Moving on up Mount Magazine

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience an exciting collection of outdoor recreation activities as you find out just how much you know about Mount Magazine State Park.
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Sep 19
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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Sep 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. This is a fun way to try out paddling before...
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Sep 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Legacy of the WPA

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public infrastructure like highways, public buildings, dams and more. The...
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Sep 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

"The Buzz on Bugs" Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The outdoors is a world maintained by the tiny and amazing bugs in the environment. On this hike, we’ll walk around Sunset Point to discover just how awesome these small creatures are.
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Sep 19
3:30pm - 3:45pm

Snakeskin Bookmarks

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a creative introduction to snakes. Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas and have the opportunity to craft your very own bookmark from the shed of a real Arkansas snake.
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Sep 19
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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Sep 19
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Journey to Germination

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of snack bar) to learn more about the challenges a seed must overcome on its journey to germination. This program includes a hands-on, STEM-focused activity.
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Sep 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about one of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Sep 19
5:00pm - 6:30pm

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Sep 19
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fall Equinox Sunset Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special celebrations. Celebrate the fall season by participating in a guided tour and then...
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Sep 19
6:15pm - 7:15pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited--reservations are required...
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Sep 19
6:45pm - 7:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike on Big Bluff Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl. This is a chance to hear or spot these stealthy flyers. The trail is rocky with uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. We will be out after sunset so make sure to bring...
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Sep 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Sunset at the Rock House" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American Indian rock art to discover the windows into the past...
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