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 5
9:00am - 10:30am

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Good Morning Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Are you looking for a healthy way to ease into your day? Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. On the hike, participants will enjoy beautiful view of Bull Shoals Lake and the Bull Shoals Dam. Don't...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Native Games

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, 33 Park Avenue, Wilson, AR 72395 United States
Games are played all around the world. Have you ever thought about what American Indians who lived in this area more than 1000 years ago did in their spare time? Join the park interpreter to explore one American Indian pastime and how it was used -...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Dogwood Trail Hike

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff for a hike around the Dogwood Trail. This moderately strenuous hike will take us through the woods and up a small stream. Along the way we will be on the lookout for flowers and animals. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. We will meet...
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Sep 5
9:30am - 11:00am

Photography Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for nature photography. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are...
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Sep 5
9:30am - 10:30am

"Historic Townsite Tour" Hike

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at...
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Sep 5
9:30am - 10:30am

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Sep 5
9:30am - 10:00am

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Layers of Time

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Kick off the weekend with us at Parkin Archeological State Park. We will be sharing an overview of the park and discussing the timeline of the history of the park. We will follow this program with a guided site tour.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff for an informative tour of the Native American village site at Parkin. The tour will follow a 3/4-mile paved walking path around the site and will last an hour.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

PAWPAW TREE HIKE: A NATIVE EDIBLE FRUIT

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter on a guided 1-mile hike to discover one of the forest’s most unique native fruits. You will learn how to observe, identify, and study the pawpaw tree, explore its habitat, and relate its edible fruit to the natural resources...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Camouflage Critter Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Camouflage Critter Hike to discover how animals and insects use this technique to stay hidden in their habitats. On this trek, make stops along the way to learn about the different types of camouflage and see if you can spy the examples...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 10:30am

Keeping Cool

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Don't let the heat ruin your Labor Day Weekend. Join a park interpreter to discover methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors and recreating at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree ID Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Come and explore trees during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 3/4-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

How to Rig for Fishing – Lake Chicot

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of setting up your fishing gear for success on Lake Chicot. This hands‑on program covers simple rigging techniques for the lake’s most common species—bream, crappie, catfish, and bass. Participants will practice tying hooks, adding...
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Sep 5
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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