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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Sep 28
9:00am - 10:00am

Micro-Hike Scavenger Hunt

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered how bugs see the world? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about how bugs keep Lake Catherine State Park alive, then go on a mini scavenger hunt to get a glimpse of what life is like from the ground up.
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Sep 28
9:00am - 10:30am

HIKING THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF THE OZARK CHINQUAPIN TREE

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The Ozark chinquapin tree once helped to provide life in this Ozark landscape. Now it has disappeared. Join a park interpreter on a 2-mile hike to visit our trees. During this hike you will have the opportunity to learn about the Ozark chinquapin...
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Sep 28
9:30am - 10:00am

MTB Mondays: Trail Etiquette and Safety

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Drop in to learn how to share the trail responsibly, pass safely, and ride with confidence while looking out for yourself and others.
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Sep 28
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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Sep 28
10:00am - 11:00am

"NATURE’S COLOR WHEEL" HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Hunt colors on 1-mile easy hike; explore their roles in nature with park interpreter. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Sep 28
11:00am - 11:30am

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Sep 28
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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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Sep 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Little Explorers

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bring your little explorer for a weekly nature adventure. Each program features a new theme with hands-on, play-based sensory activities for ages 3-5. Meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center and bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers...
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Sep 28
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Squirrel Conservation

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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Sep 28
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pine Needle Painting

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy painting? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to create a tool all painters need - a pine needle paint brush. This all-natural method of painting is a great opportunity for practicing your creativity and making memories here at...
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Sep 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sunfish Safari

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a “safari” around the aquariums in the visitor center. Learn about the wide variety of sunfish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Sep 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Constellation Can Lanterns

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your own night sky lantern.
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Sep 28
5:00pm - 6:30pm

All About Bears: Campfire & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Explore one of the Ouachita's most fascinating animals, the black bear. Learn about the animal's habitat, behavior, and diet while viewing pelts, skulls, and prints. Enjoy a few black bear stories prepared for you by the park interpreter. Guests are...
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Sep 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join the park superintendent for beautiful sunset views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Kayaks and equipment are provided. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling...
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Sep 29
8:30am - 9:30am

Wildlife Walk & Watch

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick 1/2-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind, we will talk about...
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