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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Oct 4
10:00am - 10:45am

The Story of the Jackson Guards

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties faced the Jackson Guards...
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Oct 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the campground.
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Oct 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Camouflage Critter Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Camouflage Critter Hike to discover how animals and insects use this technique to stay hidden in their habitats. On this trek, make stops along the way to learn about the different types of camouflage and see if you can spy the examples...
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Oct 4
10:30am - 11:00am

Turkey Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take the path of yesteryear's wagons to Turkey Springs as you take in some of Mount Magazine's beautiful woodland habitat. This easy hike starts at the Greenfield Picnic Area across from the visitor center. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Oct 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Oct 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Wild Remains: Teeth, Claws and Paws

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell us about...
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Oct 4
11:00am - 11:45am

Camouflaged Critters Hike on the Monument Trail

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflage used as we wonder along a 0.50-mile (out-and-back) section of the easy Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes; bring water and insect...
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Oct 4
11:30am - 12:00pm

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Oct 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Journaling the Journey

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own...
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Oct 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fishing Knots

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some essential fishing knots every angler should know. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, you'll leave confident in your knot-tying abilities...
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Oct 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Feel the Furs

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover the furry mammals that call Devil’s Den State Park home. Feel the difference, guess the animal, and learn how each coat helps wildlife survive in the Ozarks.
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Oct 4
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Afternoon Kayak Expedition

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No paddling experience is necessary to sign up for this...
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Oct 4
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Spooky Creatures Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Some creatures like bats, spiders, and owls have gotten a bad reputation and are considered “spooky” or even “evil.” But do they deserve that reputation? Discover the truth about these popular Halloween creatures. A 15-minute program begins every...
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Oct 4
1:15pm - 2:15pm

Nature Journal Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
After constructing your nature journal, take a 1-mile hike along the Ouachita National Recreation Trail with a park interpreter to begin filling your journal with the wonders around you. Practice various types of art, creative writing, and...
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Oct 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you know about your friends that live in a box? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center to meet our three-toed box turtle. Discover the habitat and habits of this turtle while learning what you can do to protect our boxy friends.
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