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 8
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Nifty Nests

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own style of home.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fascinating Furbearers

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature journaling is a great way to take your Village Creek State Park memories home. Join a park interpreter to make a nature journal and learn tips and tricks to start your journaling journey. All materials will be provided.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season-appropriate...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
What mammals call Cane Creek State Park home? Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a hands-on experience with various Arkansas wildlife pelts.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

FOREST HISTORY AND MAP EXHIBITION

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate the birthday of St. Francis National Forest by exploring the stories hidden in its map. The exhibit will display the survey maps, photographs, and discover how St. Francis National Forest became a place for conservation, recreation, and...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fall Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Looking for those special colors of fall? Join the park interpreter as we go for a hike on the Spider Creek Trail in search of fall colors. This trail is a moderate 1-mile loop that traverses through the ridges and ravines of the park. Meet at the...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fall Color Hike

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join a park interpreter on hike through the beautiful fall colors as we explore the how and why of the different changes that come with the fall season. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended for this 1.5-mile moderate hike.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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Nov 8
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

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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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Nov 8
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Photo Scavenger Hunt

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is full of wonders to explore. Learn more about Lake Catherine State Park and put your photography skills to the test by joining a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take part in a photo scavenger hunt.
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Nov 8
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bat-tastic

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how bats are built for life in the dark as we learn about their unique bodies, surprising behaviors, and the important roles they play in our ecosystems.
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Nov 8
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Nov 8
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
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