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 15
9:30am - 10:15am

Becoming a Community Scientist

Programs
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by researchers throughout the country. Join a park interpreter...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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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.
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Nov 15
10:00am - 10:30am

Rich Mountain Fire Tower: The Life of a Lookout

Programs
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Wilderness firefighting in the early 1900s was an important job performed by the most hardy individuals. Meet a park interpreter at the Rich Mountain Fire Tower to hear the history and stories of the men and women who lived at this outpost. From ice...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 10:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Web Watchers Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more cool spider facts on this easy 0.5-mile (out-and-back) hike along the Outlaw Loop. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
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Nov 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Camouflage Critter Hike

Hikes
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Camouflage Critter Hike to discover how animals and insects use this technique to stay hidden in their habitats. On this trek, make stops along the way to learn about the different types of camouflage and see if you can spy the examples...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 12:00pm

Battle of the Invasives

Volunteer
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in eradicating invasive plants known as privet. Invasive plants are harmful to our local environments and native plants. All tools and safety equipment will be provided. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for...
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Nov 15
11:00am - 11:30am

Disney Animals

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the park.
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Nov 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Snakeskin Bookmarks

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a creative introduction to snakes. Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas and have the opportunity to craft your very own bookmark from the shed of a real Arkansas snake.
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Nov 15
11:00am - 1:00pm

Fall Foliage Hike Along the Rim

Hikes
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 set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon as well as woodland trails along clear...
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Nov 15
11:30am - 12:00pm

Know Your CCC

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Did you know that the United States Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) crews of the 1930s had their own uniquely named newsletter for each location they were stationed at? This includes Devil’s Den State Park. Check out one of the newsletters and...
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Nov 15
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cosmic Dial

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to create your own star wheel. A star wheel is a handy tool to map the night sky, identify constellations, and track the stars throughout the seasons. Using simple materials, you’ll craft a rotating disk and holder that let...
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Nov 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
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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Nov 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Checkpoint Challenge

Programs
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Calling all nature detectives; join a park interpreter for a mystery-solving navigation challenge. We will learn how to use a compass and find hidden clues to solve a nature mystery. Can you crack the case? This program is fun for the whole family.
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