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 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Steamboats: Building White River Communities Since 1831

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Most people know that steamboats carried raw materials down the White River to markets in the south and east, but what did steamboats bring back? How did they build the towns and villages along the 700-mile stretch of the White River? Meet a park...
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Flat Hat Chat

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Welcome to the fourth of July weekend.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

All About the Atlatl

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
The atlatl has been an essential hunting tool among cultures around the world. Come learn about the atlatl and how to use it. This hands-on program, directed by park staff, will give you a chance to experience this innovative tool used for centuries.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

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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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to enhance your fishing, camping, or other outdoor experiences? Knowing how to tie a proper knot can make all the difference! Join a park interpreter to learn a few basic knots with some hands-on practice.
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Jul 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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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Jul 3
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Skins, Skulls, and Signs

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks to show you some interesting identifying characteristics...
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Jul 3
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Campfire Trivia

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Learn about what the park has to offer, history of the park, local plants and animals, and more. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided.
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Jul 3
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Keeping Cool

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors and recreating at Bull Shoals-White River State Park this Fourth of July Weekend. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what do if you experience them.
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Jul 3
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Campfire & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Kick off the 4th of July weekend by celebrating our nations 250th year. Make a campfire and craft alongside a park interpreter and other park guests. Discuss how you would like to positively impact your community, state, or our nation in the next...
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Jul 3
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to learn more about the history of Dutch oven cooking in Arkansas and enjoy a traditional "back in the day" dessert. Feel free to bring a camp chair for comfort.
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Jul 3
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Jul 3
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
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Jul 3
7:00pm - 8:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Jul 3
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Star Spangled Social: Evening Campfire

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park! Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with a park interpreter at the Trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome...
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