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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Aug 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Aug 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Paddleboard Test Drive

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Interested in stand-up paddleboarding? Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough for...
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's Den State Park. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps...
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Basics Hike

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After learning some tips and tricks, we will go birding on...
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, sounds and colors found in nature. This easy 1 1/4-mile long hike/game takes...
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Wile E. Coyote

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Go howling, barking, and yipping into the morning with park staff as we learn about coyotes. Meet at the visitor center.
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Orienteering

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
No service at your campsite? Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to brush up on basic compass skills. This program is best suited for adults and kids ages 12 and up.
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Aug 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Aug 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Camp Kitchen Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to explore different ways to cook outdoors at this drop-in program. From classic campground grills to Dutch ovens, camp stoves, and no-cook options, discover how your camp kitchen can be as simple or as...
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Aug 16
11:15am - 11:45am

Nature Photography Hike on the Monument Trails

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring water, insect repellant and your camera.
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ozark Chinquapin Tree Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the story of this incredible tree that almost became extinct and what is being done to try and restore it to our Ozark forests. Learn how you can help. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Donuts

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Call the park office to reserve your seat; seats limited to 30, (870) 573-6751.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catch of the Day

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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