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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Oct 11
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Earth Science Week: Geologic History of Crater of Diamonds State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Celebrate Earth Science Week by learning the geological history of how Crater of Diamonds State Park became a park. Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom.
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Oct 11
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Oct 11
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu. Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural bird feeder to take home. Note: This activity uses peanut butter. Please inform the park...
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Oct 11
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Erosion in Motion

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Erosion has shaped the past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and jeopardizes.
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Oct 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Oct 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

EXPLORING THE NIGHT SKY

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting, we could see thousands of stars. Don’t forget insect repellent.
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Oct 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Owl Prowl

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains as we look and listen for the elusive owls in the park. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the 3C’s trail. Be prepared with drinking water and good walking shoes.
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Oct 12

Guided Cavern Tours

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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Oct 12
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 9:30am

Earth Science Week: From Diatreme to Diamond

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Celebrate Earth Science week and learn about the explosive process that brought diamonds to Crater of Diamonds State Park for you to uncover. Meet a park interpreter at the search area entrance at the end of the sidewalk near the boot wash area. Wear...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:00am

TREE ID WALK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter on 1-mile hike focused on identifying common trees using leaves, bark, branching patterns and seasonal clues. A field guide will be available to help participants compare features and practice identification. Bring water...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Oct 12
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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Oct 12
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Knot Tying

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
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