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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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Bark Ranger Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike on the Dancing Rabbit Trail and bring your bark ranger. This is a 1.22-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather. All bark rangers must be leashed at all times.
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Historic Toys and 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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May 25
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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May 25
10:00am - 12:00pm

Daisy Morning Kayak Tour

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
J the park superintendent on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling (870) 398-4487 as reservations...
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

ANIMAL SKULLS COMPARISON EXPLORATION TABLE

Compare skulls from different animal groups with a park interpreter and learn how their features reveal diet and lifestyle.
May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Legacy of the Spring Hike

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join the park interpreter for an exploration of the Legacy of the Spring. We’ll enjoy a scenic hike along the 0.6‑mile Spring Lake loop (moderate difficulty), taking in the area’s abundant wildlife, uncovering the park’s rich railroad history, and...
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail to discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are recommended. Wear...
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May 25
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Koving

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of flatwater kayaking as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided...
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Walk with us on a guided tour of our oil field park, where we will see multiple styles of oil pumps from wooden to modern as well as a few styles of oil derricks.
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

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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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Where the Rivers Meet

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and how becoming a good land steward of the...
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May 25
10:30am - 11:00am

What's Blooming in the Heritage Herb Garden Today

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Discover what’s in season at the Heritage Herb Garden with our “What’s Blooming” program. Join garden staff for a guided stroll through the beds to see what herbs, flowers, and heirloom plants are thriving right now. Learn about traditional and...
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May 25
10:30am - 11:00am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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