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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Nov 20
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Create a Postcard

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are a snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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Nov 20
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Autumn Adventure Quest

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Drop by the breezeway at Mather Lodge and take on the Autumn Adventure Quest! Pick up a quest card and complete fun seasonal challenges—like spotting fall leaves, discovering wildlife clues, and solving park riddles. This come-and-go activity is...
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Nov 20
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

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 park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Nov 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodland Wander on Devil's Racetrack

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1.3-miles, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget your insect repellent.
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Nov 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stories in Stone

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
For thousands of years, Native Americans had come to the Ouachita Mountains in search of a rare and precious resource: novaculite. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn all about this common rock and how it shaped the stories of the...
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Nov 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Nov 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh Deer

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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Nov 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Can-stellations in the Ouachitas

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The night sky is a fascinating yet sometimes overlooked natural resource here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about how the night sky has inspired wonder and creativity for generations. You'll even...
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Nov 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Nov 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening around the campfire as we celebrate fall season. Enjoy campfire stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Nov 20
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Midnight Mammal Painting

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening learning all about Lake Sylvia's midnight mammals. View nocturnal animal pelts and prints to explore the lives of these amazing creatures. Using stencils, sponges, and inspiration from these critters, create a stylized...
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Nov 20
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Lights Walk

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Enjoy a walk through the holiday lights display in the Oil Field park and then come in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The trail of lights is approximately 1/4-mile and is paved except for two wooden bridges.
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Nov 21 - 22

Introduction to Forging 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 covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand-forging can give iron and steel! Materials and...
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Nov 21 - 22

Arkansas Enduro Series Finale Mountain Bike Races

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The Arkansas Enduro Series mountain bike races return with a mix of technical and flowy singletrack with stages for all levels. Perched high above the Arkansas River Valley, Mount Nebo offers amazing views. Registration opens Friday, June 12 at 8 a.m...
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Nov 21
9:00am - 11:00am

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore summer on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind, and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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