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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Oct 21
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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Oct 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Senior American Special: BINGO

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Another year, another BINGO game. Park interpreters will be awaiting your arrival for this fun evening of BINGO, a little joking, and prizes. Bingo will be held in the Meeting Room and last about one hour.
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Oct 22

Senior American Special

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment. Although designed for senior citizens, all ages are welcome to...
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Oct 23
10:30am - 12:00pm

Shakespeare in the Park “Student Matinee”

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Enjoy a performance of a play by William Shakespeare performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Performances begin at 10:30 a.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. The performance is for local area junior and high school age students and...
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Oct 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

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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Oct 23
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Ten-Minute Outdoor Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to level up your campfire game? Meet a park interpreter inside historic Mather Lodge to learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time. Whether it’s building the perfect camp, mastering a useful knot, or discovering clever campfire...
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Oct 23
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Shakespeare in the Park

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Enjoy an evening performance of Shakespeare in the Park. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. A play by William Shakespeare will be performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Call ahead for ticket reservations....
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Oct 24
9:00am - 11:00am

Fall Foliage Hike Along the Rim

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon as well as woodland trails along clear...
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Oct 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles. Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center at (870) 398-4487.
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Oct 24
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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Oct 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Oct 24
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing Hike

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this guided hike led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you...
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Oct 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Oct 24
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Trial by Jury Dinner

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Have you ever wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Influence: The Battle Over Joseph Crosby's Estate...
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Oct 24
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Fall Next Generation Concert (Bean Festival Weekend)

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
The Committee of One Hundred presents an evening concert starring the region’s best youth stringbands and veteran folksingers at Ozark Highlands Theater during the annual Bean Festival and Championship Outhouse Races in Mountain View. This benefit...
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