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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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Knots and Navigation

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to put your knot tying skills to the test. Knots are useful in a number of outdoor recreation adventures, and this is a fun way to ensure you are prepared and confident for safety wherever you...
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Jun 27
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 will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Reptile Residents

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at some of our reptile friends!
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Jun 27
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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Jun 27
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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Jun 27
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge!
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Jun 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Herp Hike on the Coachwhip

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that one of our Monument Trails was named after an elusive reptile that resides within the area of the trail? Join a park interpreter on "Hooray for Herpetology" Weekend and enjoy a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Monument Trail as...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Herping Hike along Owl Pass Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter to look and learn about local reptiles and amphibians. This will be a fully immersive experience trekking along the shores of the Little Maumelle River. Bring plenty of water and be sure to wear your bug spray.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Safety Sense

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

KNOT TYING

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journaling

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pinecone Flowers

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Making our own May flowers out of pinecones and paint. Join a park interpreter for a flower power hour in front of the campground bathhouse.
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Jun 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lake Sylvia Postcards Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a short, guided walk to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking part of the old cabin trail, less than 1/4-mile in length. Learn about the importance of Camp...
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