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 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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May 16
10:00am - 10:30am

A Simple Stick

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick, and how to personalize your stick for comfort and safety.
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May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Breakfast in the Den: A Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We will cover the basics of temperature control, proper...
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May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Historic Townsite Tour

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at...
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May 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Wildlife Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind...
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May 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Nature Journaling

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature. All materials provided. Appropriate for all ages.
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May 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Make a Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
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May 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingfisher Trail Hike: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate Wonderful Wetlands Weekend by exploring a wetland firsthand! This walk travels a 0.5-mile paved loop, where we will meander along the shoreline of the Little Maumelle River and discover why our wetlands are so important to the local ecology...
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May 16
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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May 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Discovery on the Lake Trail Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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May 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Amphibians and Reptiles of Hobbs Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Meet some of our live animal “ambassadors” and discover how their relatives are an important part of the forest habitat at Hobbs. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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May 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owl Pass Walk: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass! Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
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May 16
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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 16
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meet a Snake

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kids to Parks Day: Nature Clue Crew Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What clues do animals leave behind on the trails? Join the Nature Clue Crew to find out as we trek along 1-mile of immediate section of the Devil’s Racetrack! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, water, and insect repellant.
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