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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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Gone for the Gold

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The historic events and inventions that changed the lives of late 19th and early 20th century Arkansans also changed the sports that were popular across America. Join park staff to discover how what we played changed over time and why, for some...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak. Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Kayaking Excursion

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer views of birds and wildlife, all from the safety of your boat. To join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor center (479) 967-5516 at...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Patriotic Paddle

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters for this patriotic paddle across Lake Bailey. This program will fill up fast! We will be out on the water for one hour and learning how to kayak at Arkansas’s oldest state park. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Morning Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita. A park interpreter will serve as your guide while the scenery, wildlife, and stories of the land start your day. Reservations can be made at the visitor center or by calling (501) 767-9366...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tour the Oil Field Park. On the tour, we'll see two derricks, one 1920s style wooden derrick and one metal derrick from the 1930s, as well as 5 different styles of oil pump units from 1920s to modern style. We'll also be...
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Jul 4
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 (870) 398-4487.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:45am

Gall-y

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
“A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence”
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Join park staff at the museum for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as we commemorate America 250. Discover why the words of America’s founding fathers left a legacy that lasted 250 years and counting. After the reading, we’ll learn some...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Gather for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters at the campground pavilion for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Reflect on the past of Bull Shoals-White River State Park and ponder what the next 250 years might bring.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn a little about what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Bald Eagles: The Bird Behind our National Emblem

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
In celebration of the 4th of July and Americas' 250th anniversary soar into the world of our national bird. Discover how this bird found at Lake Sylvia became a national emblem. Then learn about an eagle's behavior, habitat, and diet. Create a bald...
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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