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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Nov 6
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Fall Stargazing

Programs
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies showcase exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff Overlook. Feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes, insect...
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Nov 7

Mountainous Event

Special Events
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Celebrate the layers of resources that make Mount Magazine State Park such a unique and special place. Today our park interpreters offer a variety of guided hikes and hands-on workshops to guide you to a deeper understanding and experience of this...
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Nov 7

The Heat of History: Groundhog Kiln Wood Firing

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Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Experience one of Arkansas’s most dramatic and time-honored pottery traditions when the Ozark Folk Center hosts the 23rd Annual Groundhog Kiln Pottery Wood Firing, Wednesday, November 4, through Saturday, November 7, in the Craft Village. The public...
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Nov 7

“Town in Conflict” Civil War Event

Special Events
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. Historic Washington hosts “Town in Conflict," a look at the many aspects of life during the bloody, costly years of the Civil War. The day will begin with a morning battle...
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Nov 7

Guided Cavern Tours

Programs
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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Nov 7 - 8

Women in the Woods Campout

Workshops
Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
This campout is the culmination of a series of Women of the Woods events taking place on the first Sunday of each month, where ladies learn new skills, make new friends, and get connected to resources in Arkansas State Parks. Whether you have...
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Nov 7 - 8

Women in the Woods Campout

Special Events
Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The Women in the Woods Campout is a culmination of a series of Women in the Woods events throughout the year. Whether you have attended multiple events or are new, we welcome you to campout with us. With multiple optional activities scheduled, good...
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Nov 7
6:30am - 7:30am

SUNRISE BIRD WALK: WAKE UP WITH THE WINGS

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Begin the day with a guided sunrise walk on 1-mile hike. We will experience the quiet transition from dawn to daylight while listening to bird songs. Binoculars will be available. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 7
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Nov 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd 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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Nov 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Herbs and Herb Uses

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Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 11:30am

Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Horseshoe Mountain Trail. This 3.5-mile-long strenuous hike is great for basking in the beauty of the Ouachita Mountain landscape. Dress in layers, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Rug Hooking Workshop

Workshops
Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Have you ever wanted to make your own decorative rug, wall hanging, or place mat? Join park staff to learn about the historic skill of rug hooking. Participants will learn about the unique history of this fiber craft and practice hands-on skills to...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Autumn at the Overlook Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
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