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 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join us as park staff read the Declaration of Independence to mark its historic 250th anniversary. We will meet in the auditorium at the museum/visitor center.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 3:45pm

Civilian Conservation Corps Diamond Classic: July 4th Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with a softball tournament inspired by the recreational traditions of the Civilian Conservation Corps crews who built this park in the 1930s. Join fellow campers for a spirited afternoon of community, friendly competition...
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Fantastic Fourth Checkers Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Oak Gall Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a Park interpreter for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the 4th of July and our nations 250th anniversary. Then, discover how the oak tree played a part in its making by learning how to make ink from its galls...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A Hike Through History: Celebrating America 250 on the Ridge

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Become a time traveler at Lake Frierson State Park and hike through history on Crowley's Ridge. Join the park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail (moderate difficulty). Discover what makes the ridge so special and how it has been shaped by...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic 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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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Survival Fire Kits

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Fire is essential to survival, but isn't always so easy to achieve with non ideal conditions. Learn how to make your own fire starter kits to keep for a later date to either get your campfire started or to help you out in an emergency situation when...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff for a reading of our country’s most prestigious document, the Declaration of Independence, to commemorate 250 years of American history.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park staff member for the full reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Geocaching 101

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Vertical Frontier: Intro to Rock Climbing

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet Park Interpreter Joe at the Seven Hollows trailhead for an introduction to rock climbing at Petit Jean State Park. This program will include how to tie some climbing knots, a climbing gear showcase, and a walk around the hollows to explore the...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The people of the Territory of Arkansas celebrated Independence Day with a dinner and toasts to the nation. Join park interpreters to read the Declaration of Independence together and to celebrate the same toasts that the leading men of Lawrence...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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