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 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join us as park staff read the Declaration of Independence to mark its historic 250th anniversary. We will meet in the auditorium at the museum/visitor center.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the Nature Cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park interpreters will be available to give short programs; help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Celebrate July 4th and 250 years of the United States of America with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this great country and of Lake Fort Smith State Park. The view from the overlook is the...
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate America 250. Rediscover one of the founding documents of our nation as we reflect on the past and consider our future.
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Jul 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

A Gathering for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the swim beach flagpole to celebrate 250 years of America with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Fantastic Fourth Checkers Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of...
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Jul 4
1:30pm - 3:45pm

Civilian Conservation Corps Diamond Classic: July 4th Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate Independence Day with a softball tournament inspired by the recreational traditions of the Civilian Conservation Corps crews who built this park in the 1930s. Join fellow campers for a spirited afternoon of community, friendly competition...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike

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 local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin. The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional easy, 0.5-mile hike on the Cabin Trail.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-Seine Adventure

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the lake besides fish and turtles? We will meet at the kayak beach and seine for macro-invertebrates and see who is living in the lake...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Survival Fire Kits

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Fire is essential to survival, but isn't always so easy to achieve with non ideal conditions. Learn how to make your own fire starter kits to keep for a later date to either get your campfire started or to help you out in an emergency situation when...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing Knots

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Most fishing line breaks off due to poor knots, so sharp hooks and good knots are essential to successful fishing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few good fishing knots and practice tying them to better prepare you for your next fishing trip.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The people of the Territory of Arkansas celebrated Independence Day with a dinner and toasts to the nation. Join park interpreters to read the Declaration of Independence together and to celebrate the same toasts that the leading men of Lawrence...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A Hike Through History: Celebrating America 250 on the Ridge

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Become a time traveler at Lake Frierson State Park and hike through history on Crowley's Ridge. Join the park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail (moderate difficulty). Discover what makes the ridge so special and how it has been shaped by...
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