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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Sep 26
8:00am - 12:00pm

Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for participants.
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Sep 26
8:00am - 5:00pm

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plantation Agriculture Museum is inviting stuffed animals and plushies for a sleepover at the museum. Drop your stuffed toy off with museum staff on Saturday for their special museum visit. The toys might just get up to a bit of exploring and find...
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Sep 26
8:00am - 5:00pm

GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP WEEKEND

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, and trails. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive cleanup location...
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Sep 26
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Sep 26
8:30am - 9:30am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Sep 26
9:00am - 9:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

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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Sep 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Great American Camper Quiz

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and some mystery items. Bring your whole family and see how much you know.
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Sep 26
9:00am - 3:00pm

National Public Lands Day

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Help us protect and conserve our park’s resources. This National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will work on various projects to improve the park’s historic appearance and safety. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Join us for...
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Sep 26
9:00am - 9:30am

A Better Campfire

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore multiple types of fire used for specific purposes...
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Sep 26
9:00am - 1:30pm

National Public Lands Day 2nd Annual "Outdoor Summit"

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Arkansas's 2nd annual "Outdoor Summit", as we bring multiple organizations, corporations and groups together to celebrate all of the volunteer efforts that have taken place over the last year to clean and...
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Sep 26
9:30am - 11:00am

A Walk in the Woods

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Any day can be a little better when you enjoy a walk in the woods. Join the park interpreter to discover the unique habitats found at Logoly State Park on this 1.25-mile walk. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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Sep 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Daisy Communi-Trees Hike

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan Fort on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the...
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Sep 26
10:00am - 10:15am

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.
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Sep 26
10:00am - 10:45am

Pioneer Life: Use and Care of Cast Iron

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Cast iron cookware was an essential part of pioneer life. Come meet a park interpreter and discover how this timeless classic was used and why it remains a beloved items in kitchens and campsites alike. Be sure and stick around for samples that will...
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Sep 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Frog-tastic Tree Frogs

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover tree frog species that call the ridge home.
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