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 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Jeopardy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat.” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter for an hour of fun and intriguing brainstorming.
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Jul 10
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mammals of Village Creek

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur experience.
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Jul 10
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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Jul 10
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Picture Perfect

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever. Join a park interpreter for nature photography tips and tricks...
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Jul 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ten Essentials Challenge (Dardanelle Area)

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep...
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Jul 10
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Storyteller's Seat: Tall Tales of the Ozarks

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down .
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Jul 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Jul 10
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
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Jul 10
7:30pm - 8:30pm

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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Jul 10
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Building Basics

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Campfires are an essential part of the camping experience here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a demonstration in campfire building. Learn how to build a campfire from start to finish and enjoy some sweet s...
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Jul 10
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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Jul 10
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Mary Ann Richter Memorial Overlook on Red Bluff Drive for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car.
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Jul 10
8:45pm - 9:45pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Jul 10
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Golf Course Safari

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Tonight we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk, (501) 865...
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Jul 10
9:00pm - 9:45pm

Owl Prowl

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn about hunters of the night. We will hoot to try and locate nearby owls. This night walk is 0.5-mile round-trip.
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