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 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayaking 101

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at kayaking? Come on over to the fishing pier on Lake Walcott for a splashing good time. All participants must wear closed toed shoes, no flip flops.
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

THE GRAVEL GRIND

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers limited rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Life in a Rotten Log

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Jul 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jul 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Slithering Snakes

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then, don’t miss...
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Jul 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Backyard Insect ID Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? Learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what bugs you may find in your backyard. Join a park interpreter at the Waterleaf trailhead near the visitor center for an immersive ID hike...
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Jul 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jul 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages.
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Jul 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guess that Critter

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other like-minded people using animal calls, hides, tracks...
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Jul 18
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Celebrity Concert: Sam Bush Band

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
The Committee of One Hundred Presents: Sam Bush Band Tickets on sale: March 14 An evening of country and newgrass music with International Bluegrass Hall Fame Member and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Sam Bush. This event is a benefit concert for...
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Jul 18
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jul 18
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter in learning why owls are an important piece to the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge.
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Jul 18
8:00pm - 9:00pm

EXPLORING THE NIGHT SKY

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting, we will see thousands of stars. Don’t forget insect repellant.
Jul 18
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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Jul 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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