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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Sep 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Owl Prowl

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains as we look and listen for the elusive owls in the park. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the 3C’s Trail. Be prepared with drinking water and good walking shoes.
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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 25
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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Sep 26 - 27

Primitive Knife-Making Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class where students will learn the process of hand-forging a primitive knife. Each participant will make their own 4-6” knife from high carbon steel and learn to temper and sharpen it. They will also...
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Sep 26

Cossatot River Trail Run: "Marathon + Half Marathon"

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
This popular trail run features the River Corridor Trail, offering an amazing adventure on some of the most scenic terrain found in the Ouachita Mountains. The Cossatot River is designated as a National Wild & Scenic River and this event will show...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

48th Annual DeGray Lake Shoreline Cleanup

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Keeping DeGray Lake Beautiful is a coordinating partner 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
8:00am - 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

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
8:15am - 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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Sep 26
8:30am - 9:30am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Sep 26
9:00am - 1:30pm

National Public Lands Day 2nd Annual "Outdoor Summit"

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Arkansas's 2nd annual "Outdoor Summit", as we bring multiple organizations, corporations and groups together to celebrate all of the volunteer efforts that have taken place over the last year to clean and...
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Sep 26
9:00am - 9:30am

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd 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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Sep 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Great American Camper Quiz

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items. Bring your whole family and see how much you know.
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