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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Sep 15
10:00am - 10:30am

Hiking Tips

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about everything you need to successfully enjoy one of the park's beautiful...
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Sep 15
10:00am - 10:45am

Soda Can Fishing

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
No fishing pole, no problem. Join a park interpreter today to learn an unorthodox way of fishing. All you need to bring is an empty soda can, and we provide the rest. Soda can be bought in the marina and visitor center if need be.
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Sep 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...
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Sep 15
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Sep 15
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Skins, Skulls, and Signs

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks to show you some interesting identifying characteristics...
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Sep 15
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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Sep 15
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Catfish Edition

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Come meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting at Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies...
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Sep 15
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eat Like a Bird

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
There are about 100 bird species in the Ouachita Mountain region and each one is unique. Join a park interpreter to learn about different beaks from these birds and then try your hand at testing them out yourself in a fun activity.
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Sep 16
9:00am - 9:45am

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers over 50 who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but open to all ages. Total distance is approximately ¾-mile or 1500...
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Sep 16
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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Sep 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Tinkering for Tots

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Our littlest museum visitors can participate in a hands-on, interactive tinkering activity designed for preschool ages. Contact the park for more information.
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Sep 16
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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Sep 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Life Source's Transformation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining...
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Sep 17
7:00am - 8:00am

Morning Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for an early morning walk around the 1-mile Battlefield Trail. Meet at Hindman Hall.
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Sep 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding Walk

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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