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 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Karst Loop Monument Trail Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is karst and why is it found here? Find out the answers on this moderately strenuous 4-mile hike. We’ll explore a section of the multi-use Karst Trail on this out-and-back hike on top of a rocky bluff overlooking Beaver Lake, stopping to peek...
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May 23
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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May 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rocky Valley Hike to the East Quarry/Crystalized Tears Monument Art

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, learning about the flora, fauna, and geology we...
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May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Journal Making

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Our history at Parkin Archeological State Park was told through daily journaling. Come make your own journal and record history, nature, or your own story.
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May 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Animal Mythbusters

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives. From catching warts from a toad to lots of other myths, many of your questions could be answered.
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May 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Taking Flight: Why Birds Migrate

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore the journey of migrating birds and the many hazards that they face, wrapping up with a fun migration game!
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May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bird Watching Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join us for a peaceful hour of birdwatching along this 1-mile hiking trail. Meet at the JP Shelter. Binoculars and a guidebook will be available.
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May 23
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lawn Bowling

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Drop in to learn the historic game of lawn bowling. Park staff will teach the rules of the game and referee so families can bring this game with them on their next State Park adventure. This program is perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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May 23
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Historic Card Games

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Drop in to learn historic card games. From Whist and Faro to Gin Rummy and Spades, discover new card games to take with you on your next State Park adventure. Perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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May 23
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Outdoor Toys and Games from the 1920s

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Come enjoy some games that children played outside during the Oil Boom era. We'll have marbles, hopscotch, and jump ropes available for use.
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd 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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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pollinator Power

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Find out what it is like to be a pollinator traveling hundreds of miles through cities and meadows, working to make it to safety in this interactive game with a park interpreter. Learn all the challenges pollinators must overcome and how you can help...
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May 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Toys and Games

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the Clothespin,” and more. Fun for the whole family!
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