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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Jul 5
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pottery Craft

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come take a look at the beautiful pottery made hundreds of years ago here in Arkansas and make your own piece of pottery to take home. We will be using air-dry clay to create our take home items.
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Jul 5
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fishing Knots

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some essential fishing knots every angler should know. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, you'll leave confident in your knot-tying abilities...
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Jul 5
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ranger Pace Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach your destination? Join a park interpreter to make...
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Jul 5
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Folded Together: Paper Folding Activity

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
At the end of World War II, a group of six Japanese American families who had been held in the Rohwer War Relocation Center moved to a plantation near here in Scott, Arkansas. With those families were several children who, despite their young age...
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Jul 5
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bubbles from Petrochemicals?

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Do bubbles come from petrochemicals? Join a park interpreter as we discover the answer to that and also make our own bubble wands (which might involve petrochemicals also). And of course if we have bubbles and bubble wands, we may have to blow some...
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Jul 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

"Learning the Bear Necessities" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. As we hike one mile along the Spring Trail, we'll explore the history of black bears in Arkansas, their return to...
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Jul 5
4:00pm - 4:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Jul 5
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Arrowhead Necklaces

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Did you know that Native Americans wore jewelry for some of the same reasons we wear jewelry today? Join a park interpreter to discover some Native American jewelry pieces left by the Plum Bayou people, then learn how to make your very own...
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Jul 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jul 5
6:00pm - 6:45pm

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...
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Jul 5
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jul 5
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Mary Ann Richter Memorial Overlook on Red Bluff Drive for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car.
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Jul 5
8:15pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl Hike on Big Bluff Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl. This is a chance to hear or spot these stealthy flyers. The trail is rocky with uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. We will be out after sunset so make sure to bring...
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Jul 5
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Night Sky Stargazing

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Ever wonder what's above you when you look up at the night sky? Join a park interpreter to learn about common seasonal constellations, stars, and planets that can been seen throughout the year. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket so you can be...
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Jul 5
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders. Join a park interpreter on this1/2-mile hike to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes...
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