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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Jun 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Meet a Snake

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Historic Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a guided hike to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking the old cabin trail while viewing rustic structures and vintage photos. Learn about the importance of...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Donuts

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Call the park to reserve your seat. 30 seats are available.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Go Outside and Play

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Join a park interpreter to try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even exasperated 19th century moms...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Becoming a Community Scientist

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by researchers throughout the country. Join a park interpreter...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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Jun 21
10:30am - 11:00am

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

SOLSTICE SHADOW SCIENCE HIKE

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike to measure your shadow at solar noon (shortest day of year).
Jun 21
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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Jun 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Sunday

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the museum can be much more challenging. To...
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Jun 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

How Long Will It Last? A Timeline of Trash

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Wouldn’t it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not careful. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area near the...
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Jun 21
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Jun 21
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below. Sign up early for this guided kayaking and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out, snorkel along the shoreline, and explore fish, rocks, plants and more. Use of all...
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