Arkansas State Park Events

Park ranger shows bug to curious child in a forest.
1 /

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.

Filters
Showing 1591 - 1605 of 2589
Jul 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Cleaning Up the Falls

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a guided hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This 1-mile hike to the park's seasonal waterfall is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Ouachita Mountain landscape. We will be working together and practicing...
Get Directions
Jul 5
9:00am - 9:30am

What's for Supper?

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.
Get Directions
Jul 5
9:30am - 10:30am

Morning Breeze Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Smooth water, cool morning air, breathtaking views – these are but a few of the many alluring qualities of DeGray Lake in the morning. Join us on this refreshing and relaxing cruise of the lake and discover the rugged beauty of the Ouachita Mountains...
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Basics Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After learning some tips and tricks, we will go birding on...
Get Directions
Jul 5
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...
Get Directions
Jul 5
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...
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 10:30am

Pine Needle Painting

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Don’t have a paintbrush? No worries! Join a park interpreter in the classroom to use pine needles as a unique paintbrush for this fun craft. All supplies provided.
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly over to the Dancing Rabbit Trailhead located behind the visitor center for a bird-tastic hike. The trail is a moderate, bare dirt trail. We will make our way to the bridge and back during this 30-minute walk.
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Journals

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Well nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and...
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Monumental Legacy Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn about the Monument Trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer. Discover how these mountain bike trails got their name, their difficulty, and everything in between. We will take a short scenic hike on an easy section of the Miller...
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 10:30am

Let's Go Birding

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:00am - 11:30am

1876 Historic Van Winkle Walk

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join a park interpreter and discover how people on July 4th, 1876, may have celebrated the centennial of our country’s founding. This is an easy 1/2-mile walk on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow. We’ll discuss the Van...
Get Directions
Jul 5
10:30am - 11:00am

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.
Get Directions