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 21
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Historic Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
To celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a guided hike to learn how history happened in the outdoors. Explore Camp Ouachita Historic Site by walking the old cabin trail while viewing rustic structures and vintage photos. Learn about the importance of...
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Donuts

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever thought about making donuts while camping? Stop on by the visitor center to learn how to make these simple and delicious donuts in a Dutch oven. Call the park to reserve your seat. 30 seats are available.
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Jun 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Go Outside and Play

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Join a park interpreter to try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even exasperated 19th century moms...
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Jun 21
10:30am - 11:00am

Ouachita Grab Bag Adventures

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to learn about the Ouachita Mountains here at Lake Catherine State Park and to try your luck at guessing...
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Jun 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

SOLSTICE SHADOW SCIENCE HIKE

Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike to measure your shadow at solar noon (shortest day of year).
Jun 21
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 21
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Sunday

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the museum can be much more challenging. To...
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Jun 21
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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Jun 21
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 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

How Long Will It Last? A Timeline of Trash

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Wouldn’t it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not careful. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area near the...
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Jun 21
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Pollinator Patrol Hike on Lover's Leap Trail

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the...
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Jun 21
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Here’s your chance to experience DeGray Lake to the fullest, from above and below. Sign up early for this guided kayaking and snorkel adventure. We’ll paddle out, snorkel along the shoreline, and explore fish, rocks, plants and more. Use of all...
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rifles

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Memorial Circle to learn about the rifles used during the Civil War and the Battle of Prairie Grove.
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Cane poles are an efficient and affordable tool for both beginner and expert fishermen. Join a park interpreter at the marina to tackle some fishing the old-fashioned way. Poles and bait will be provided.
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Jun 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum. Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
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