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 11
6:00pm - 6:30pm

DIY Fire Starters

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Be prepared to spark your next adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters, an easy, useful skill using materials you probably already have at home. You’ll discover...
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Sep 11
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Fishing 101

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
New to fishing or wanting to learn new tips and tricks? Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn fishing basics and practice skills such as casting and reeling. Fishing poles will be provided for those without.
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Sep 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Sep 11
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Sep 11
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. As night falls, we'll embark on a 1-mile guided hike though the Ozark Forest, calling out to our feathered friends...
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Sep 11
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Sep 11
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Enders Fault Bike Trail parking lot to learn more about the unique lives of owls and their importance to our park. This program will include a short hike along the Enders Fault Bike Trail to try to call and spot owls...
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Sep 11
8:15pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an answer! Please bring a flashlight.
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Sep 12
8:30am - 9:30am

Colors in the Rocks Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park. We'll then walk around the search area seeing what all colors we can find. Paid admission is required.
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak'n the Creek

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Connect with Cane Creek State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks. Kayak’n the Creek is a guided adventure meant to encourage Girl Scouts to get outdoors to make memories. Don’t forget the sunscreen and water. Kayaks are limited but provided along...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS: PROTECTING THE OUTDOORS

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how to enjoy the outdoors while protecting its wildlife and trails through fun and hands-on activities. This program will help to work toward badges for Grades K-8. General public is welcome to join this program...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages girl scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. One of the best ways to...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to celebrate the largest outdoor Girl Scout event of the year. Explore Lake Catherine State Park and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 12 years or...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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