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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Aug 7
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Buggy Bingo

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many interesting bugs. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to play this fun game and learn all about the fascinating bugs that call the park home.
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Aug 7
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up? A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This...
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Aug 7
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Dazzling Dragonflies

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to watch them fly, learn about their characteristics and discuss why they are very helpful.
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Aug 7
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Ouachita Watercolors

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Throughout time, water holds power at Lake Ouachita State Park. Discover the history and importance of Lake Ouachita and its powerful water by joining a park interpreter during this lakeside watercolor painting activity.
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Aug 7
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Aug 7
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Craft Your Own Fishing Jig

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Do you plan on fishing Bull Shoals Lake or the White River? Stop by the campground pavilion to customize and craft your own fishing jig. A park interpreter demonstrates the decisions needed to optimize your fishing experience. Participants can stop...
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Aug 7
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Live Reptiles and Amphibians

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
These important creatures don’t deserve the bad rap they’ve received. Check out some live examples of these live “herps” found at Hobbs State Park and discover their role in our ecosystems. Join the park interpreter in singing the reptile rap.
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Aug 7
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Meet a Critter

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close.
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Aug 7
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fire Demonstration

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The most iconic and memorable part of a camping trip is the campfire. Join a park interpreter for a demonstration of a few ways to make a fire and stay safe on your next camping experience. This program may be canceled if we are in a burn ban.
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Aug 7
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Aug 7
4:00pm - 6:00pm

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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Aug 7
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Aug 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to find out what is in her bag of fun! We’ll play a little game to let you...
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Aug 7
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in the forests of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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Aug 7
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bird Island Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Bird Island Tour at Lake Ouachita State Park offers a viewing experience of thousands of migrating birds, including purple martins, egrets, herons, and ibises, settling in to roost at sunset. The guided boat tour provides a stunning natural...
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