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 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guess that Critter

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other like-minded people using animal calls, hides, tracks...
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Sep 25
5:00pm - 5:45pm

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all dog parents; join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K. Ranger. Please bring leashes, water...
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Sep 25
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sunset Kayaking

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Paddle into the evening on a guided kayak tour as the sun sets over Lake Dardanelle. Join a park interpreter for a relaxed paddle to enjoy the changing colors of the sky and the sights and sounds of the water at dusk. No kayaking experience is...
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Heron Happenings

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. Discover some special adaptations that make the great blue heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be provided to see these majestic birds roosting above the...
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Who Flooded the Lake?

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?
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Sep 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited--reservations are required...
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Sep 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Sep 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Owl Prowl

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains as we look and listen for the elusive owls in the park. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the 3C’s Trail. Be prepared with drinking water and good walking shoes.
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Sep 25
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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Sep 25
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Bring a chair or blanket as we get to know one another around the campfire.
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Sep 26 - 27

Primitive Knife-Making Workshop

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class where students will learn the process of hand-forging a primitive knife. Each participant will make their own 4-6” knife from high carbon steel and learn to temper and sharpen it. They will also...
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Sep 26

Cossatot River Trail Run: "Marathon + Half Marathon"

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
This popular trail run features the River Corridor Trail, offering an amazing adventure on some of the most scenic terrain found in the Ouachita Mountains. The Cossatot River is designated as a National Wild & Scenic River and this event will show...
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Sep 26

Guided Cavern Tours

Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for participants.
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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch is a door prize giveaway for participants. We will meet at Pavilion A at 8 a.m. and join back...
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