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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Become a State Park Explorer

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States

Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about the State Park Explorer program. This program connects kids ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) with the wonders of Arkansas State Parks. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer...

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Sep 25

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Build Your Own Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States

The Prairie Grove Battlefield has a unique history. Before becoming a state park, much of the the park was owned by private individuals or foundations. The decisions they made have left the the park with a combination of Civil War and Antebellum...

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Sep 25

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States

The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...

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Sep 25

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Feeding Time at the Lake

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States

Wildlife require a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their continued care.

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Sep 25

5:00pm - 5:45pm

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States

Calling all dog parents; join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K. Ranger. Please bring leashes, water...

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Sep 25

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Stories

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States

Join a park interpreter for a relaxing night by the campfire and hear stories from the Civil War. This program meets near the Borden House.

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Sep 25

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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Sep 25

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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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Sep 25

7:45pm - 8:45pm

Campfire Trivia

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States

Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...

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Sep 26

8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States

Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for participants.

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Sep 26

8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States

Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch is a door prize giveaway for participants. We will meet at Pavilion A at 8 a.m. and join back...

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Sep 26

8:00am - 5:00pm

GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP WEEKEND

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States

The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, and trails. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive cleanup location...

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Sep 26

8:00am - 12:00pm

48th Annual Shoreline Cleanup

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States

Keeping DeGray Lake Beautiful is a coordinating pPartner of the Great Arkansas Cleanup which takes place annually, September through October. This annual Shoreline Cleanup is a community and family event. After a busy season, approximately 300 DeGray...

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Sep 26

8:00am - 5:00pm

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States

Plantation Agriculture Museum is inviting stuffed animals and plushies for a sleepover at the museum. Drop your stuffed toy off with museum staff on Saturday for their special museum visit. The toys might just get up to a bit of exploring and find...

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Sep 26

8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States

Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...

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