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 25
9:00am - 10:30am

Wildflower ID Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
What’s blooming out on the trails? Join a park interpreter on the Harris Creek Trail to look for and identify wildflowers. We'll be hiking the entire loop of Harris Creek Trail, rated moderate to strenuous, 3.75-miles roundtrip.
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Jul 25
9:50am - 10:05am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jul 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jul 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree ID Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Join a park interpreter to discover those you can find during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 1-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Jul 25
10:00am - 10:15am

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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Jul 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Bird Names and Bird Games

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
From a restored wildflower field, across trails on Crowley's Ridge, to calm Lake Frierson, Lake Frierson State Park is a wonderful place for new and expert birders to explore. Join the park interpreter to learn about the world of birding and play...
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Jul 25
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jul 25
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jul 25
1:00pm - 1:45pm

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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Jul 25
1:00pm - 4:00pm

20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Historic Washington State Park is holding its 20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on July 25, 2026. The symposium will feature four speakers that will focus on the history of the Great Bend region of the Red River in the nineteenth century. Call...
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Jul 25
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Snorkeling Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Sign up early for this water adventure. We'll boat out to an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants and more. Masks and snorkels are provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Life jackets are provided and...
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Jul 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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Jul 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Micro Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find. This 0.75-mile round trip hike is rated easy.
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Jul 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catch of the Day

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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Jul 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Birding Basics Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After learning some tips and tricks, we will go birding on...
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