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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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache. Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Dip Net Discovery

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join the park interpreter in this hands-on activity to find out and discover the roles these critters play in keeping the lake healthy. Bring sunscreen and wear shoes that can get wet and...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

What's the Catch?

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Weavers of the Woods Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Discover the master weavers of the forest during this guided hike. We'll start with an introduction to spider silk and common web structures, then take an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail in search of webs and clues left behind by their...
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Jun 14
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. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 1:00pm

Free Fishing Weekend Booth

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is an annual event allowing residents and non-residents to fish without a license. The event is designed to encourage visitors to experience the joys of fishing and to appreciate Arkansas' natural resources. This weekend...
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Jun 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Snakes of Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home.
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Jun 14
10:30am - 11:15am

Lake Catherine State Park: Photo Scavenger Hunt

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is full of wonders to explore. Learn more about Lake Catherine State Park and put your photography skills to the test by joining a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take part in a photo scavenger hunt.
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Jun 14
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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Jun 14
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fishing the Cossatot River

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about fishing on the Cossatot River! Borrow one of our fishing poles and enjoy this catch and release program. Make sure to have your Arkansas fishing license for those 16 and older.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fishing on Beaver Lake Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover tips on what to fish for in local waters such as Beaver Lake or War Eagle Creek, as well as how and where to fish, from an experienced local fisherman. During the Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend, no fishing licenses are required starting at...
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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Jun 14
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Got Bugs? Get Bats!

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Stop by to learn how bat boxes provide safe homes for bats and how you can install one in your own backyard. Check out a real bat box, grab a handout on establishing your own bat box, and discover how bats can help control insects naturally.
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Jun 14
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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