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 12
9:00am - 12:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: A Sack in Time

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more. Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this workshop, you will begin twining a small bag out of natural fibers using a wooden...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Huckleberry trailhead to explore 3.5-miles of trail and better understand how our park provides an important service to native species and the public. This is a moderate hike. Please be sure to wear proper footwear and...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 10:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Dogwood Discovery Hike

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take guided1/2-mile hike and discover the different flora, fauna and other organisms that call Lake Ouachita...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Wildlife Kayak Tour

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 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. Here at Lake Sylvia, we...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 10:30am

Logoly Hiking Club

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 9:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 9:30am

All Tied Up (Basic Knots)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn to tie a few basic knots that will come in handy on any outdoor...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 3:00pm

Territorial Days Living History Festival

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Take a trip back in time to visit Davidsonville on a bustling court day 200 years ago. Watch the territorial militia drill, visit a public house, talk to a keelboat sailor about his work and more!
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Sep 12
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 10:30am

"Leave No Trace" Watercolors

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the seven principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to create your own watercolor painting as we learn about the different ways to help keep our park clean and healthy for visitors and animals for years to come. All supplies...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Pollinator Patrol

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Join Girl Scouts all over the country in the 2026 Girl Scouts Love State Parks event. Join a park interpreter on a hike to experience the life of winged pollinators buzzing around Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We'll take a 1-mile hike along the Spring...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leaving No Trace

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter to discuss and learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how each principle is important to current and future generations. There will be multiple activities to help meet requirements for Eco Trekker badges from Daisy...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Geocaching Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join us at Crater of Diamonds State Park for the annual nationwide Girl Scouts Love State Parks event. Learn all about the hidden world of Geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. Meet a park interpreter at the Little Missouri River...
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Sep 12
10:00am - 11:00am

"Geocaching 101" Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Step into the world of hidden treasures and explore your next adventure through the art of geocaching. Meet at the visitor center.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 2:00pm

34th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Owners and operators of antique tractors and small engines will be on-site to share the story of these machines and their role in Arkansas' rich agricultural history. This event will also feature lawn games, exhibitors, and other family-friendly...
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