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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Oct 23
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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Oct 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Survival Keychains

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival key chain that could one day help save your life. Please...
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Oct 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Nature Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the plants and animals found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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Oct 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Build a Bird Feeder

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Oct 23
10:30am - 12:00pm

Shakespeare in the Park “Student Matinee”

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Enjoy a performance of a play by William Shakespeare performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Performances begin at 10:30 a.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. The performance is for local area junior and high school age students and...
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Oct 23
11:00am - 11:30am

Geocaching 101

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
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Oct 23
11:00am - 11:30am

Mammals of the Mountain

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Oct 23
11:00am - 11:30am

The Landscape Speaks: A Legacy Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
The colors of our landscape connect you to the lasting legacy of Village Creek State Park. What stories will you discover while you are here? Join a park interpreter to discover the park's legacy through the colors we find along the Arboretum Trail...
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Oct 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Oct 23
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Oct 23
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Turtle Time

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Meet a park interpreter for some turtle watching and discovering the secrets of the turtles of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Oct 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Oct 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Colors of Nature

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Discover nature’s colorful side. Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Oct 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Nature Journals

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
There is a lot to explore at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Whether you are an entry level rockhound or are a wildflower wanderer, a nature journal can help you document your finds. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your own...
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Oct 23
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Things You "Otter" Know

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Do otters eat animals that are found in the water? Do they have special adaptations that help them to swim better? Do otters live by the water or further inland? Join a park interpreter to discover more about this fun-loving, water-loving animal.
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