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 15
11:00am - 11:30am

The Hidden Hunt

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature has a hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Aug 15
11:00am - 11:30am

"Barn Cave Adventure" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when water is not flowing. This is a short hike that...
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Aug 15
11:00am - 11:30am

"Barn Cave Adventure" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when water is not flowing. This is a short hike that...
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Aug 15
11:00am - 11:45am

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Aug 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Make Your Own Hand Fan

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
How did we manage to stay cool before air conditioning? In the 1800s, people utilized all sorts of methods to try and beat the heat, from shipping in ice to wearing light, baggy clothing, to designing buildings with cooling in mind. But one of the...
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Aug 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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Aug 15
1:00pm - 1:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Aug 15
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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Aug 15
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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Aug 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Leave No Trace Principles on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The choices you make while enjoying outdoor recreation can have a positive or negative impact on the park resources and trails. Join the park interpreter on an easy 0.25-mile hike on the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail as we discover the Leave No...
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bug Club Hike on the Monument Trail

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the complex world of bugs and join Devil’s Den State Park’s Bug Club as we hike along 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring water and insect repellant.
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Geocaching: What's in a Cache?

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about different types of caches you might encounter while geocaching and how you can contribute to the cache once found!
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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 all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the Nature Cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
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