Arkansas State Park Events

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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Aug 26
10:00am - 10:30am

Knot Knowing is Half the Fun

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying demonstration where you will discover how to make some of the strongest connections. No previous experience...
Aug 26
10:00am - 11:30am

Bull Shoals Lake Cruise - CANCELLED

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
NOTICE: Lake Cruises are currently on pause during equipment maintenance. Watch this space for forthcoming dates when routine programming resumes. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breeze as we explore the...
Aug 26
10:00am - 10:30am

Mountainous Questions

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
If Mount Magazine could speak, it would have many questions. With a park interpreter, unearth Mount Magazine’s unique historical and natural significance by answering “the mountain’s questions” dating back from prehistoric eras to modern times. This...
Aug 26
11:00am - 11:15am

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.
Aug 26
11:00am - 11:30am

Think Like a Fish

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter and think like a fish by discovering facts about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
Aug 26
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
Aug 26
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
Aug 26
1:00pm - 1:30pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
Aug 26
3:00pm - 3:45pm

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...
Aug 26
5:15pm - 8:00pm

Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Adventure

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience its unique beauty at sunset on this easy guided flat-water kayak adventure. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the lake's natural...
Aug 26
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
Aug 26
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moon guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the sounds of the night. Meet at the visitor center and then...
Aug 27
7:00am - 8:00am

Morning Hike

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for an early morning walk around the 1-mile Battlefield Trail. Meet at Hindman Hall.
Aug 27
9:00am - 10:30am

"Reading Nature's Morning Newspaper" Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1 to 2-mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals.
Aug 27
9:00am - 9:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...