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 15
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Fall Colors Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fall into fall as we go for a short hike on the Spider Creek Trail. As we hike, we will talk about the reason we have fall colors and what it means to our environment and wildlife. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we are not...
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Oct 15
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Hiking Skills: Map and Compass

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on demonstration and exercise of using a map and compass. This program provides an opportunity to properly utilize a topographic map for better preparedness while hiking and camping. Increase your knowledge of...
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Oct 15
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Pedals and Preparation: The Essentials of Mountain Biking

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Learn the basics of mountain biking safety and preparedness. Discover what gear to carry and how to handle common trail challenges. Whether you're new to the sport or need a refresher, this program will help you ride confidently and safely.
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Oct 15
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Earth Science Week: Density Detectives

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Did you know that diamonds have buddies? There are certain minerals that like to “hang out” with diamonds. Finding these minerals could lead us to a diamond hot spot. Celebrate Earth Science Week and learn all about diamond “buddies” and how to find...
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Oct 16

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 16 - 17

Heritage Herb Garden Fall Harvest Festival

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Celebrate the harvest season with a two-day immersive workshop focused on the harvest and uses of Ozark culinary herbs, medicinal plants, and native plants. Each morning features a seminar from 9:00 a.m. to noon with two to three regionally known...
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Oct 16
9:00am - 9:45am

Woodland Birding Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your...
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Oct 16
9:00am - 11:00am

Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile hike along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures, and other distinguishing traits. Please wear sturdy...
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Oct 16
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. Participants must also be comfortable around water...
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Oct 16
9:00am - 11:00am

BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a hands-on basket weaving workshop where we’ll weave the story of the Arkansas Delta, using natural materials and traditions inspired by the land, water, and rich heritage of this remarkable region. To register, call the park at (870) 295...
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Oct 16
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 16
10:00am - 10:30am

A Life Source's Transformation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining...
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Oct 16
10:00am - 10:45am

Critter Real Estate Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.
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Oct 16
10:00am - 11:30am

Geocaching Island Hopper

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boat to a few of DeGray Lake’s islands in search of these...
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Oct 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Geocaching 101

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Discover what geocaching is all about with a park interpreter at the amphitheater. We’ll take a crash course in GPS technology and then learn the basics of one of the fastest-growing activities in America. We’ll even search for an actual cache.
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