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
10:00am - 11:00am

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:30am

Morning Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita. A park interpreter will serve as your guide while the scenery, wildlife, and stories of the land start your day. Reservations can be made at the visitor center or by calling (501) 767-9366...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 10:30am

A Simple Stick

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick, and how to personalize your stick for comfort and safety.
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the White River, and...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

CCC Circuit Ride

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile guided bike ride through time as we explore the craftsmanship and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Devil's Den State Park. Starting at the visitor center and ending at Campground Area A, this...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Slither Me Timbers

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes. Meet at the swim beach.
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Sep 5
10:15am - 11:15am

Bubbles from Petrochemicals?

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Do bubbles come from petrochemicals? How did children in the 1920s get bubble solution? Join a park interpreter as we discover the answer to those questions and also make our own bubble wands (which might involve petrochemicals also). And of course...
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Sep 5
10:30am - 11:30am

Donkey Power in the Ozarks

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Join interpreter Cody Daniel for a lively look at how donkeys supported everyday life in the rugged Ozark Mountains. Discover why these sure‑footed animals were essential partners for early settlers—helping haul supplies, work small homesteads, and...
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Sep 5
10:30am - 11:00am

Spear and Atlatl Demonstration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of a tool...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:15am

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 5
11:00am - 12:30pm

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 12:00pm

Go Outside and Play

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless. Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Ninepins, Clothespins in the Jar, and more. The next...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

History of the Dam

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It features a building project that required work around the clock for four years and involved a visit from a president. Discover the history of the Bull...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
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