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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Nov 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Talk Like a Sailor 101

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter to learn how these phrases may or may not have changed over the years.
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Nov 6
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Nov 6
5:00pm - 6:00pm

"Sunset at the Rock House" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will explore a glade, take in the sunset at a scenic overlook, and view American Indian rock art to discover the windows into the past...
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Nov 6
5:15pm - 6:15pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Enders Fault Bike Trail parking lot to learn more about the unique lives of owls and their importance to our park. This program will include a short hike along the Enders Fault Bike Trail to try to call and spot owls...
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Nov 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening around the campfire as we celebrate fall season. Enjoy campfire stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Nov 6
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Stars on the Summit

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes. Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens of a telescope. Note: This program is weather...
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Nov 6
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Fall Stargazing

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies showcase exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff Overlook. Feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes, insect...
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Nov 7

Mountainous Event

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Celebrate the layers of resources that make Mount Magazine State Park such a unique and special place. Make sure to check out park program and presentation schedules upon your arrival, or check out ArkansasStateParks.com as the event gets closer...
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Nov 7

The Heat of History: Groundhog Kiln Wood Firing

Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Experience one of Arkansas’s most dramatic and time-honored pottery traditions when the Ozark Folk Center hosts the 23rd Annual Groundhog Kiln Pottery Wood Firing, Wednesday, November 4, through Saturday, November 7, in the Craft Village. The public...
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Nov 7

“Town in Conflict” Civil War Event

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. Historic Washington hosts “Town in Conflict," a look at the many aspects of life during the bloody, costly years of the Civil War. The day will begin with a morning battle...
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Nov 7 - 8

Women in the Woods Campout

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
This campout is the culmination of a series of Women of the Woods events taking place on the first Sunday of each month, where ladies learn new skills, make new friends, and get connected to resources in Arkansas State Parks. Whether you have...
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Nov 7 - 8

Women in the Woods Campout

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The Women in the Woods Campout is a culmination of a series of Women in the Woods events throughout the year. Whether you have attended multiple events or are new, we welcome you to campout with us. With multiple optional activities scheduled, good...
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Nov 7
6:30am - 7:30am

SUNRISE BIRD WALK: WAKE UP WITH THE WINGS

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Begin the day with a guided sunrise walk on 1-mile hike. We will experience the quiet transition from dawn to daylight while listening to bird songs. Binoculars will be available. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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