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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Jun 27
7:00am - 11:30am

PADDLE + DUTCH OVEN BREAKFAST

Start your morning with a peaceful paddle across Bear Creek Lake and a delicious Dutch oven breakfast at Beaver Point. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling...
Jun 27
8:00am - 9:00am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the early bird gets the worm? Summer mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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Jun 27
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Jun 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Jun 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Legacy of the WPA

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public infrastructure like highways, public buildings, dams and more. The...
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Jun 27
9:00am - 11:00am

Wildlife at the Lake Kayak Tour

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Wildlife is brimming at the lake! Embark on this kayak tour to view it all. Discuss the animals that call Lake Sylvia home. Then, with the guidance of a park interpreter explore the lake for signs of wildlife. Never been on a kayak? Our park...
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Jun 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Cast a Line by the Visitor Center

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Relax, recharge, and connect with nature during a peaceful day of fishing with a park interpreter. Bring a chair —we’ll provide the rods, bait, and all other gear you need. No experience necessary. A valid Arkansas Fishing License is required for...
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Jun 27
9:00am - 10:00am

Site Tour Hike

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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Jun 27
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water...
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Jun 27
9:00am - 1:00pm

Bookbinding Workshop

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join park staff to learn how books are made by hand. Participants will explore the rich history of books and how they influenced Arkansas history, while learning the skills to make their own journal. Participants will leave with their own hand-made...
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Jun 27
9:30am - 12:30pm

Discover the Yancopin Bridge Hike

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Deep in the Delta woods sits a place few people have seen in decades — the Yancopin Bridge. Join a park interpreter for a 3‑mile round‑trip hike on Delta Heritage Trail, a journey that lasts about 2.5 hours. This hike begins on a gravel-surface trail...
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Jun 27
9:30am - 10:00am

Knot Knowledge

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important for safe and fun outdoor adventures. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a weekend on the lake.
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Jun 27
9:30am - 11:00am

A Walk in the Woods

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Any day can be a little better when you enjoy a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the unique habitats found at Logoly State Park on this 1.5-mile walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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Jun 27
9:30am - 10:00am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jun 27
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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