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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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Land Speaks Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island Trail. You are sure to discover something new.
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rock and Mineral Exploration Station

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom and explore all the rocks and minerals Crater of Diamonds State Park has to offer in this come and go station.
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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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Oct 3
1:00pm - 3:00pm

ROCK STARS OF THE MONUMENT: GEOLOGY Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll discover how the...
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Oct 3
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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Oct 3
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Litter Round Up

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join us in celebrating the Great Arkansas Cleanup by helping the park remove trash from around our lake edges. All supplies will be provided. Meet at the fishing pier on Lake Walcott. Contact the park for more information.
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Oct 3
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Backyard Bass

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a game of Backyard Bass for beginning anglers of all ages . Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights.
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Oct 3
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crafting Survival Keychains

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you like to adventure in the outdoors? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a lesson in crafting your very own survival keychain. Not only are they fashionable, but survival keychains are also a handy resource to have while on any...
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Oct 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

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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Oct 3
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Nature's Canvas: Leaf Rubbing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The Ouachita Mountains are home to a variety of trees, each unique in their own way. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a creative introduction to the trees here at Lake Catherine State Park.
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Oct 3
3:30pm - 4:00pm

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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Oct 3
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Oct 3
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Who AM I?

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun series of "Who am I?" riddles about critters and natural features found around Devil's Den State Park.
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