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 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Swimming Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, clear waters of Lake Ouachita. Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go swimming. All participants will be required to wear a life jacket...
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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - Map Reading Basics

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What happens when the GPS fails? You use a map. Learn the basics of map reading to help you find your way. Gain confidence and know your outdoor adventures will be more safe and fun.
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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd 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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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a museum interpreter to learn about some of the events and activities that are coming up at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources.
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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Native American Technology

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff in exploring the tools and weapons used by the people who occupied the Native American village site that was here for an estimated 600 years. We will be demonstrating spear throwing with the atlatl and giving visitors a chance to try...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up? A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Ozark Chinquapins

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The Ozark chinquapin was once a common tree in the Ozarks. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the story of this tree and the reintroduction efforts here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though all ages are welcome) who care about nature...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Spin-In’s, Quilting Bees & the Tradition of Ozark Gathers

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join us for a bit of community and learn about the Ozark Folk Center Craft Village. There is a long tradition of quilting bees, spin-ins, potlucks and other community gathers in the Ozark Hills. Bring your whittling or knitting, or just your...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: 1886 Frisco Depot Edition

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join park staff at the historic 1886 Frisco Depot Museum to kick start the Labor Day Weekend by stepping back in time and exploring Mammoth Spring as it was in days long gone. Additionally, we will discuss park programs and local events happening...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

What is a Museum?

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join Plantation Agriculture Museum staff in this program specially designed for children 10 and younger and their families. Together, we'll learn about the important work museums do and practice using museum manners while doing a scavenger hunt in...
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Sep 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fish Name Game

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Sep 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Talk Like a Sailor 101

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter to learn how these phrases may or may not have changed over the years.
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Sep 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Phone Photography Wildflower Walk

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
How do you take a piece of Bull Shoals-White River State Park with you without picking anything up and carrying it out with you? Taking pictures is the way you do it. Join a park interpreter for some tips and tricks on taking pictures with your phone...
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Sep 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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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