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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Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Monumental Legacy Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn about the Monument Trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer. Discover how these mountain bike trails got their name, their difficulty, and everything in between. We will take a short scenic hike on an easy section of the Miller...
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Jul 5
10:00am - 10:30am

Let's Go Birding

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.
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Jul 5
10:00am - 11:30am

1876 Historic Van Winkle Walk

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join a park interpreter and discover how people on July 4th, 1876, may have celebrated the centennial of our country’s founding. This is an easy 1/2-mile walk on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow. We’ll discuss the Van...
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Jul 5
10:30am - 11:00am

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jul 5
11:00am - 11:30am

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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Jul 5
11:00am - 12:00pm

Technology in Nature Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Ever wish you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short program followed by a hike on the Waterleaf Trail. We'll discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them on the...
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Jul 5
11:00am - 12:15pm

"Hidden in the Hills" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Diverse landscapes are plentiful in the Ouachita Mountains, and many creatures are perfectly adapted to hide within the rugged terrain. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to learn the clever camouflage strategies...
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Jul 5
11:00am - 12:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
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Jul 5
11:30am - 12:15pm

What's the Catch?

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense.
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Jul 5
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Crumpled Watershed

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn...
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Jul 5
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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Jul 5
1:00pm - 2:00pm

River Safari Snorkeling Adventure

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All equipment provided. Dress water ready.
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Jul 5
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Native American Pottery

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The people of the Plum Bayou Culture created beautiful pieces of pottery that were used for a variety of purposes. The pottery found here tells an amazing story of craftsmanship and reveals a lot about this culture. Join us to create a piece of...
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Jul 5
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Noticing Nature Scavenger Hunt Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
There is great diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle, making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. We will see how many of the nature items on our list you can find. There will be some interesting things on the list, so bring your...
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Jul 5
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Necklace making

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how a tiny little bead can tell a big story and make your own beaded necklace to take home.
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