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 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hiking With Nature Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Take a moment to pay attention to your surroundings using all your senses and experience Queen Wilhelmina State Park in a whole new way. Meet a park interpreter at the Spring trailhead for a 1-mile sensory experience. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sympathy for a Spider

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about some spider species you may find around Jacksonport State Park. We will learn about their different hunting techniques and how to identify the two species of dangerous spiders in Arkansas. You’ll come away with...
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Jun 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jun 6
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Paddle Through Time on the Arkansas River

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Experience the Arkansas River from a new perspective as you paddle through time with a park interpreter. Explore how this waterway has shaped travel, connection, and recreation across generations while enjoying a guided paddle. Sign up at the visitor...
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Jun 6
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Benefield West Trek

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
With an interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, bug spray, and...
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Jun 6
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cedar Creek Rock Creep

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Creek trailhead to discover some of the trees, animals, plants and...
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Jun 6
7:00pm - 7:45pm

War Eagle Overlook - National Trails Day

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join Park Staff for a hike to the War Eagle Overlook. This easy hike will take us through the woods and out to an overlook of the War Eagle Creek. The overlook offers a great view of the surrounding area and creek. If we are lucky, we may even hear...
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Jun 6
7:00pm - 9:00pm

History from the Shadows

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are...
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Jun 6
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dutch Oven Dessert: Outdoor Cooking Demo

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join a park interpreter for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don't miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of...
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Jun 6
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Celebrate National Trails Day by trekking on the 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail at sunset. We will take stops along the way to appreciate the serene beauty of the lake. See fascinating features such as wildlife, an in-cropping cave, the dam and a...
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Jun 6
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Catch the day’s last light on a guided sunset hike. Enjoy a relaxed 0.5-mile walk with a park interpreter along the water’s edge as colors change and the park winds down for the night. We will meet at the swim beach picnic area.
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Jun 6
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Spider Creek Trail to celebrate National Trails Day. This is a moderate 1-mile trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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