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
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Build a Bird Feeder

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun activity.
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Nov 6
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Discovery on the Lake Trail" Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Nov 6
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Nov 6
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about one of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Nov 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

The Storyteller's Bag

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Nov 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Nature Journaling

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art. Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. Supplies are provided.
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Nov 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Talk Like a Sailor 101

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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
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Know Your Knots

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Nov 6
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Campfire Evening Social

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Welcome to the weekend at Lake Catherine State Park. Kick off your weekend with a park interpreter at the trailhead to enjoy the warmth of a campfire and to snack on some s'mores. Questions, stories, and conversation are all welcome during this fun...
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Nov 6
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Star Songs

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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

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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

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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
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Storyteller's Seat: Tall Tales of the Ozarks

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down .
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Nov 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

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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
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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