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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Jun 13
9:00am - 10:00am

Soda Can Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Forgot your fishing pole? Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is an empty soda can (or bottle), and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be bought inside the marina for those who need...
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:00am

The Hunt for Fish on Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Part of being a great fisherman is being a great hunter. The fish hide and sneak around the lake, so how can you know where to cast? Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to discover how to find, cast, and catch these fishy friends. This program...
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:00am

American Alligator

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us every Saturday at the park visitor center for a close-up observation of an American alligator. During this observation you will be given educational points of this alligator's life and their natural habitat. At the end of the observation, you...
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Jun 13
9:30am - 10:30am

Bat Detectives: Tracking the Night Shift Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Bats may rule the night, but their story is written across the landscape during the day. Join a Park Interpreter for a 1 mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack as we search for the places bats rest, raise their young, and survive between nightly hunts.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 3:00pm

Historic Dyeing 101: Cotton Edition

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Are you interested in historical dyeing methods? Join us on June 13th for a beginner's workshop focusing on 19th century dyeing techniques for plant fibers. From mordants and fixatives to dyes and dyebaths, you'll learn the entire process from start...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Summer Wildflower Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in hiking the Spider Creek Trail in search of wildflowers that call Crowley’s Ridge home. This is a 1.0-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kate Adams Lake Fishing Workshop

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Get started fishing during Free Fishing Weekend in the beautiful Arkansas Delta! Meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead office before caravanning in your vehicle a short distance to Kate Adams Lake. A park interpreter will guide you through setting up...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Cane Pole Test Drive

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
For generations, the waters of Lake Chicot have provided food and survival. In conjunction with the Family Fishing Derby, this come-and-go experience allows participants to borrow a handmade cane pole from the marina and connect with the fishing...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn a little about what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Jig Tying

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:45am

Catfish are Quite the Catch

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join us on Free Fishing Weekend and find out why the catfish is one of Arkansas' most important fish. Together, we'll dive into the dirty details of the different types of large catfish in the waters at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and discover where...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 12:00pm

Bald Eagle Scenic Cruise

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter for a scenic morning cruise through Lake Greeson as we search for bald eagles! Spots are limited on this stunning Ouachita Mountain adventure. Sign up soon by visiting or calling the visitor center (870) 398-4487.
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Jun 13
10:00am - 10:45am

What's the Catch?

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Printmaking with Fish

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
The historical art of gyotaku was created to record a fisherman’s catch before cameras. Join a park interpreter to see what we can learn from these fish pictures and make a print of your own.
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