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 15
2:00pm - 3:30pm

A Walk in the Woods

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Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Any day can be a little better when you enjoy a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the unique habitats found at Logoly State Park on this 1.25-mile walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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Nov 15
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 15
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 15
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Fish Name Game

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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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Nov 15
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 15
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Squirrel Conservation

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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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Nov 15
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Finding Fungi Hike

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Dotting the forest floor and reclaiming fallen logs are some of Petit Jean State Park’s finest fungi. Do you know how to find them? Become a fungi finder with a park interpreter on this 45-minute guided hike. We will meet at the Cedar Creek trailhead...
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Nov 15
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Lure It Your Way

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to design and decorate your very own fishing lure! Learn what attracts fish to lures and the types of fish that can be found in Lake Devil. All materials provided, just bring your imagination and get ready to create a...
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Nov 15
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Critter Crunch

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Nov 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Essential Knots

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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Nov 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL WATERCOLOR BY THE LAKE

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Slow down, look closely, and paint the colors of fall during this relaxed watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are available while they last or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.
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Nov 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Know Your Knots

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Nov 15
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
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Nov 15
7:00pm - 7:30pm

History of Lake Greeson Walk

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Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join the park superintendent at Area B bathhouse for a walk to learn the history of Lake Greeson and how Daisy State Park is supported by this 7,000-acre lake. This presentation will follow the creation of the lake from conception to completion as we...
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Nov 16

Guided Cavern Tours

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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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