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 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mock Excavation

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
If you’ve ever wondered what being an archeologist is like, join a park interpreter for this interactive program. Pretend to be a real archeologist as you learn how to properly excavate and map out artifacts during a mock archeological excavation...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Backyard Bass

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing as you practice your casting skills in this fun game!
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Jul 3
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stories in Stitches

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Quilts are more than just blankets to keep us warm on cold nights, they can actually serve as storytellers! Join staff at the museum to learn about what stories quilts can tell us and to piece together a paper quilt block that tells a story of your...
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Jul 3
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Steamboats: Building White River Communities Since 1831

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Most people know that steamboats carried raw materials down the White River to markets in the south and east, but what did steamboats bring back? How did they build the towns and villages along the 700-mile stretch of the White River? Meet a park...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in the forests of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Jeopardy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat.” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter for an hour of fun and intriguing brainstorming.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

All About the Atlatl

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
The atlatl has been an essential hunting tool among cultures around the world. Come learn about the atlatl and how to use it. This hands-on program, directed by park staff, will give you a chance to experience this innovative tool used for centuries.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Flat Hat Chat

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Welcome to the fourth of July weekend.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Who needs a fancy bird feeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Come learn all about watchable wildlife and make your very own bird feeder to take home with you. Meet in the campground amphitheater. This is a come and go program...
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Jul 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Jul 3
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Campfire Trivia

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Learn about what the park has to offer, history of the park, local plants and animals, and more. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided.
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