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
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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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 9:30pm

"Sunset on the Summit" Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and hike to the top of the tallest mountain in our park, Pinnacle Mountain, to catch a beautiful sunset over the river valley and Lake Maumelle. This 1.5-mile hike is strenuous, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Music in the Park: "Celebrating America"

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us for our annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “Celebrating America.” Free concerts will be held in June, July, and August on the 1874 Courthouse lawn. This year America celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of...
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Jul 3
7:30pm - 8:45pm

Welcome to the America 250 Weekend

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Welcome to July 4th weekend at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Want to discover ways to explore and enjoy the park this weekend? Join a park interpreter near the swim beach for a fun introduction to recreation opportunities at Lake Dardanelle State Park...
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Jul 3
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook to explore what the weekend has in store for you. While we enjoy each other’s company, we will be greeted by a beautiful Petit Jean State Park sunset. This program will last about 30 minutes. Bring a lawn...
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