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 28
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Campfire Cookie Cake

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
There's nothing better than an afternoon sweet treat! Join a park interpreter to make campfire cookie cake in a Dutch Oven! Learn a short history of our state cooking vessel as you wait for your sweet treat to cook. Then relax and enjoy a slice of...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Junior Angler Sunday

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Cane Creek State Park is o pening Shady Pond to junior anglers ages 15 years old and younger. Bring your family along with your own fishing pole, bait and tackle. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovering Nature Journals

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature journaling is a great way to take your Village Creek State Park memories home. Join a park interpreter to make a nature journal and learn tips and tricks to start your journaling journey. All materials will be provided.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rifles

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Memorial Circle to learn about the rifles used during the Civil War and the Battle of Prairie Grove.
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Jun 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 28
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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Jun 28
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Paint the Moment

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Supplies are provided but limited.
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Jun 28
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Jun 28
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Meet a Tree Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Jun 28
3:30pm - 4:15pm

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 that each play a role in maintaining the park's healthy ecosystem. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a creative introduction to the trees here at Lake Catherine State Park.
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Jun 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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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Jun 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Feeding Time at the Lake

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Wildlife require a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their continued care.
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