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 10
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 10
1:30pm - 3:30pm

"Rock Stars of the Monument Trails": Geology Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a geology-focused hike along the Monument Trails with a park interpreter as your guide. This 2-mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll...
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Jul 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Herp Hike on the Towering Pines Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, 1/2-mile guided walk along the towering pines trail in search of frogs, salamanders, and other "herps." Let's see what critters we can discover as we enjoy views of the lake and discover more about the habitat...
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Jul 10
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 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Totally Awesome Turtles

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Meet our testudines celebrities at the visitor center. During this program, you might get to feed a three-toed box turtle, watch a yellow-bellied slider catching some rays, or observe a common snapper enjoying its meal. This event is a great...
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Jul 10
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Jul 10
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Knot Navigator

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
It’s better to know a knot at Lake Ouachita State Park and not need it, than to need a knot and not know it. Learn some interesting and useful knots to use around camp, in your outdoor recreation activities, and everyday life.
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Jul 10
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Mammals of the Mountain

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Jul 10
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 10
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jul 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rockin' Art

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
There are so many ways to express yourself through art, but did you know that American Indians also used art to express themselves? Join the park interpreter to discover how art tells their stories, then create your own story.
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Jul 10
2:30pm - 3:00pm

One Fish, Two Fish

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how the fish survive here at Devil's Den State Park. Stick around after the program and make your own 3D paper fish as a souvenir of your park visit.
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Jul 10
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journals

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Whether you are an entry level rockhound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your own...
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Jul 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up? A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This...
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Jul 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up? A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This...
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