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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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark Mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the...
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Snakes of Woolly Hollow

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Many people have strong feelings towards snakes, but what do snakes think of us? Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn more about the snakes at Woolly Hollow and meet our snake ambassador.
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Jun 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Survival Skills

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the rule of 3? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering, and more.
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Jun 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Naturally Nocturnal

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get around at night.
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Jun 7
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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Jun 7
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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Jun 7
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter for...
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Jun 7
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jun 7
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Inn and Out: A Hike Down Will Apple's Road

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Journey with a park interpreter down historic Will Apple’s Road, a pathway that felt more hooves than tires in its heyday. At the end of this trail, you’ll witness the ruins of what was once a refreshing spring-fed swimming pool, Buckman’s Pool. The...
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Jun 7
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Meet a Critter

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close.
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Jun 7
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Microscopic Mayhem

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
There's an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather specimen samples. Back indoors, learn how to prepare slides and peer into the miniature mayhem of the...
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Jun 7
5:00pm - 6:15pm

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Jun 7
5:00pm - 6:00pm

WATERCOLOR BY THE WATER’S EDGE

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are limited or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.