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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Dec 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Eagle Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, many ducks, and...
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Dec 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Game Scene Investigation

Programs
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see...
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Dec 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 18
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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Dec 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Camouflaged Critters Hike on the Monument Trail

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflage used as we wonder along a 1-mile (out-and-back) section of the easy Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes; bring water and insect...
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Dec 18
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - 10 Hiking Essentials

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the 10 essential items you should bring on your hike? Learn the answer along with how to pick the best trail for you and your family for your next hiking adventure.
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Dec 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin.
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Dec 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Legends of Petit Jean

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Dec 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Ecosystem Energy

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover all about nature’s food chain and learn what the animals at Devil’s Den State Park eat while playing a fun game that the whole family can enjoy.
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Dec 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Crafting for Christmas

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you ready for the holidays? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a festive crafting session. Create custom Christmas wrap for gift-wrapping or paint your very own tree-cookie Christmas ornament. Spots are limited; call (501)-844-4176...
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Dec 18
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Twilight Stroll

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a leisurely hike along the Lake Trail to observe the evening activities of local wildlife. As the sun sets, watch for critters. A park interpreter will share insights into the habits and habits of these animals.
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Dec 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Dec 18
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Lights Walk

Hikes
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Enjoy a walk through the holiday lights display in the Oil Field park and then come in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The trail of lights is approximately 1/4-mile and is paved except for two wooden bridges.
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