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 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Pollinator Patrol Hike on the Spring Trail

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the park's...
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Jun 4
10:00am - 12:00pm

Monumental Coachwhip Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for an immersive guided hiking experience along this 2-mile shared use trail that circles Middle Mountain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. We will explore the rolling terrain of the Ouachitas learning about...
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Jun 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Weather the Weather

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Weather is all around us and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. Join park staff to reflect on the ways weather affects us and how it may have affected farmers 125 years ago. Together, we will create personal weather journals and discover the...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Technology in Nature Demo & 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 an interpreter for a short information session followed by a hike on the Water Leaf Trail. We will discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them...
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Jun 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

America 250: The Coming of Railroads

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
How did America change after the Civil War? What drove the change? How did northwest Arkansas fit into these changes? Join a park interpreter at the Memorial Circle to learn about the coming of the railroads and how the railroads changed northwest...
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Jun 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Skull Detectives

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature. Join a park interpreter for a fun and challenging activity as you put your wildlife knowledge to the...
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Jun 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

One Fish, Two Fish

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how the fish survive here at Devil's Den State Park. Stick around after the program and make your own 3D paper fish as a souvenir of your park visit.
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Jun 4
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Build Your Own Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
The Prairie Grove Battlefield has a unique history. Before becoming a state park, much of the park was owned by private individuals or foundations. The decisions they made have left the park with a combination of Civil War and Antebellum history...
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Jun 4
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-seine Adventure

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Fishing Pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennett. Once we have completed our seine pulls, we will identify what we catch. Please wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or slides) for...
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Jun 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Outer Boundaries Adventure: Boat Cruise & Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Part lake cruise and part hike, this adventure captures the best of both worlds. Embark with a park interpreter for this unique opportunity to hike a select section of the “White Zone” multi-use trail on the south side of the lake. Enjoy a short boat...
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Jun 4
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jun 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Diamonds, a Symbol of Arkansas

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Learn how the history and symbolism of Crater of Diamonds State Park is woven into the fabric of Arkansas while creating your own flag! Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom. Materials are provided. This is a come and go...
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Jun 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Park Furbearers

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and find out about the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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