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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Jul 18
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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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Jul 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak. Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Pollinators and their Buds

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying. Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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Jul 18
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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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Beginner Birdwatching

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to start your birdwatching journey. Join a park interpreter to learn about field guides, binoculars, and the best places in the park to find birds. Binoculars will be provided.
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring your knot knowledge with you and learn how to rig up a cane pole for a fun fishing experience. You don’t have to have all the fancy gadgets to enjoy fishing at DeGray Lake. Let’s get back to the basics in this traditional method of fishing...
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Resourceful Raptors-Vultures

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts, there's more to them than what meets the eye. In this...
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayaking 101

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at kayaking? Come on over to the fishing pier on Lake Walcott for a splashing good time. All participants must wear closed toed shoes, no flip flops.
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

THE GRAVEL GRIND

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers limited rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Life in a Rotten Log

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What’s for Dinner? Exploring Owl Pellets

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets hidden inside owl pellets as we dissect real specimens. Use bone identification charts to discover how owls fit into the food web and what their pellets can teach us about local wildlife.
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Jul 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Slithering Snakes

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then, don’t miss...
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Jul 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Backyard Insect ID Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Waterleaf trailhead near the visitor center for an immersive ID hike...
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Jul 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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