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 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge!
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herp Hike on the Coachwhip

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that one of our Monument Trails was named after an elusive reptile that resides within the area of the trail? Join a park interpreter on "Hooray for Herpetology" Weekend and enjoy a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Monument Trail as...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Herping Hike along Owl Pass Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter to look and learn about local reptiles and amphibians. This will be a fully immersive experience trekking along the shores of the Little Maumelle River. Bring plenty of water and be sure to wear your bug spray.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on experience with the different furs of Arkansas wildlife. Feel the various pelts and discover all the functions that make each animal unique.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pinecone Flowers

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Making our own May flowers out of pinecones and paint. Join a park interpreter for a flower power hour in front of the campground bathhouse.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journaling

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

River Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to the Illinois River. This hike will explore the battle from the Union perspective and discuss some of the park’s natural resources. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

The Floor is Lava

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Quick, get to solid ground, the floor is lava! The only way to move forward and get to safety is to correctly answer volcano myth questions. This fun activity will take place in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Sylvia Postcards Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a short, guided walk to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking part of the old cabin trail, less than 1/4-mile in length. Learn about the importance of Camp...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

KNOT TYING

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important. Join a park interpreter to learn more about camouflage.
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