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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Aug 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fishing Knots

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Most fishing line breaks off due to poor knots, so sharp hooks and good knots are essential to successful fishing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few good fishing knots and practice tying them to better prepare you for your next fishing trip.
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Aug 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Crafty Cats

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats- one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem. See a bobcat’s fur and claws through an exhibit table and create your own bobcat craft to...
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Aug 21
4:00pm - 4:45pm

White River Hunters and Trappers

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn about the multitude of products and foodstuffs that...
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Aug 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Focus on Fish

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the...
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Aug 21
6:00pm - 6:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Aug 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Nature Journaling

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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Aug 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midnight Mammal Painting

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening learning all about Lake Sylvia's midnight mammals. View nocturnal animal pelts and prints to explore the lives of these amazing creatures. Using stencils, sponges, and inspiration from these critters, create a stylized...
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Aug 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Campfire Evening Social

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park. Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome during this fun...
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Aug 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Campfire Evening Trivia

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park. Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead firepit to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores during a friendly game of trivia. Meet your park neighbors and...
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Aug 21
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Tickets on sale: April 24 Retreat to the Ozarks for finger-licking fried chicken and hot pickin' during a weekend of top-notch bluegrass music and old-fashioned entertainment. The Ozark Folk Center's Skillet Restaurant will serve its famous all-you...
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Aug 21
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Aug 21
8:00pm - 9:00pm

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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Aug 22
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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Aug 22
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Aug 22
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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