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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Oct 2
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mammals of the Mountain

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Squirrel Conservation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you love squirrels? Join a park interpreter to learn all about the squirrels of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Learn how you can do your part to help our amazing four-legged friends.
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences of the great outdoors in a nature journal! Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of snack bar) to assemble your journal and take an easy, 0.6-mile hike along the cabin trail to see what we can...
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Oct 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grab Bag Adventures

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Do you think you are adventurous enough to close your eyes and feel the contents of a nature grab bag? Fun and laughter expected during this program.
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Oct 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Ten-Minute Outdoor Skills

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to level up your campfire game? Meet a park interpreter inside historic Mather Lodge to learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time. Whether it’s building the perfect camp, mastering a useful knot, or discovering clever campfire...
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Oct 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cameron Bluff Saunter

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a gentle, relaxing saunter across the old stomping grounds of the Camerons, late 1800s homesteaders. Meet your guide at the last pull-over spot where North Rim Trail crosses Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’...
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Oct 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fish Name Game

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Oct 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bird Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the birds found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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Oct 2
4:00pm - 4:45pm

White River Hunters and Trappers

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn about the multitude of products and foodstuffs that...
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Oct 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kayak Test Drive

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. This is a fun way to try out paddling before...
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Oct 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature's version of a mystery puzzle. We'll dissect real pellets to uncover what owls...
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Oct 2
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking for early Arkansas pioneers, then stay to make a tasty treat. Bring your friends and family for a fall evening of camaraderie and Dutch oven cooking, weather permitting...
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Oct 2
5:45pm - 6:45pm

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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