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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Sep 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Outdoor Adventures from Past Generations

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources as we get outdoors like girls of the past. We will design our own paper sled kites and take them out to fly them. We will also spend some time enjoying some of the other outdoor games girls used to...
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Water Quality Snorkeling

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter. Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds alongside chemical water testing. All supplies provided. Dress water ready.
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Native Games

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Games are played all around the world. Have you ever thought about what American Indians who lived in this area more than 1000 years ago did in their spare time? Join the park interpreter to explore one American Indian pastime and how it was used -...
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Bear Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Black bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join a park interpreter on this family-friendly 0.25-mile hike along the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail to discover more about the black bear, how to live...
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Sep 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages girl scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. One of the best ways to...
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Sep 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Sep 12
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Moving on up Mount Magazine

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience an exciting collection of outdoor recreation activities as you find out just how much you know about Mount Magazine State Park.
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Sep 12
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Build a Bird Feeder

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Sep 12
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Sep 12
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Journaling

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art! Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. This program supports Girl Scouts working toward the following badges: Daisy Outdoor Art Maker, Brownie Outdoor Art Creator, Junior...
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Sep 12
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Wild Remains: Teeth, Claws, and Paws

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive in the wild. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell...
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Sep 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fish Smart Look and Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center to plan your next fishing trip, learn simple Leave No Trace fishing practices that protect fish and shorelines and discover easy ways anglers can help keep the lake healthy .
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Sep 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guess that Critter

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other like-minded people using animal calls, hides, tracks...
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Sep 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn and practice fishing basics. Together we will learn about the fish that can be caught at Woolly Hollow State Park and practice fishing skills such as tying knots, baiting a hook, casting and...
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