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
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Discover what comes out after the sun goes down. Bring your flashlight and join the park superintendent for a fun night hike on Crane's Fly Trail. Water, insect repellent, and tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended for this moderate 1.25-mile...
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Sep 4
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Sunset Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Enjoy the beautiful setting sun from Cameron Bluff Amphitheater as you enjoy a few original guitar songs that make your outdoor experience at Mount Magazine State Park even more special. This is also a great opportunity to have any questions about...
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Sep 4
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Park Trivia Challenge

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Labor Day Weekend is here; enjoy some campground camaraderie and see how your nature knowledge stacks up in this fun game of DeGray Lake Resort State Park trivia.
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Sep 4
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Sun Down, Stars Up

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
End of summer means finding yourself relaxing at Cane Creek State Park on your Labor Day weekend. As the sun dips below the horizon, take a moment to look up — the night sky is full of stories waiting to be discovered. Explore the constellations at...
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Sep 5 - 7

Clothesline Fair

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
This popular annual fair features craft and art vendors, food vendors, square dancing competitions, and more. Contact the park for more information and look here for a detailed program schedule as the event draws near. This event is hosted in...
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Sep 5
7:00am - 2:00pm

42nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Show

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us for one of the biggest and best car shows in the Ozarks! Brought to you by the Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce, experience the 42nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Show at Mammoth Spring State Park. Gates open at 7 a.m. with judging...
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Sep 5
7:30am - 8:30am

Kayaking 101

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join a park staff member for Kayaking 101 where you will learn the basics of kayaking. We will learn the proper technique for entering and exiting the kayak as well as proper ways of paddling and other safety measures. During the program, you will...
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Sep 5
8:00am - 9:00am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the early bird gets the worm? Summer mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Sep 5
8:00am - 9:00am

Scenic Park Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Enjoy a relaxed, one‑hour walk through some of Lake Chicot State Park’s most scenic areas. This guided hike highlights the park’s unique lakeside ecosystem, local wildlife activity, and the natural history that shaped the Delta landscape. The pace is...
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Sep 5
8:15am - 10:15am

Last Splash of Summer Paddlepalooza

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join the park interpreter at the boat ramp for some peaceful paddling across the lake through the lily pads. Bring water and sunscreen. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Children under the age of 12 must ride with an...
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Sep 5
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Sep 5
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Sep 5
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Sep 5
8:30am - 11:30am

Let's Go to the Cabin

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
This open program of the 1830s Powhatan Log Cabin connects visitors to the frontier construction of 19th century Arkansas life. Explore the furnishings and outbuildings of the cabin's unique history in 19th century family life. Bring the family or...
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Sep 5
8:30am - 9:00am

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Park Memories

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and fellow park guests as we share memories of the park and learn more about memory making opportunities that are coming up.
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