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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Jul 2
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend: Sunsets, Stories, and S'mores

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Camping is not complete without the SSS experience: sunsets, stories, and s'mores. Join the park interpreter to welcome in the July 4th holiday weekend. Bring your outdoor chair (and maybe a cozy blanket), experience the sunset on the water at Lake...
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Jul 2
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Sounds of the Night Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Nature can be intimidating at night. A creak here, a scurry there -- what is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 3

Herbs and Herb Uses

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Jul 3 - 5

America 250 and Washington’s National Connections

Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
As we commemorate the 250th birthday of our nation, Historic Washington State Park will host a commemoration weekend from July 3-5! Each day we will have: - Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the 1874 Courthouse, as was...
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Jul 3

Paint the Prairie

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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Jul 3
7:30am - 8:30am

Kayaking 101

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387, Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join a park staff member for Kayaking 101 where you will learn the basics of kayaking. We will learn the proper technique for entering and exiting the kayak as well as proper ways of paddling and other safety measures. During the program, you will...
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Jul 3
8:30am - 9:30am

Morning Bird Walk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Red, White, & Bluebird Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter in celebrating our nations 250th year by learning about the red, white, and blue birds found at Lake Sylvia. View taxidermy, feathers, and more to explore these magnificent birds. Then, take a short 0.5-mile hike through Camp...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Mockernut Hike

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Celebrate National Trails Day with park staff on a guided 3/4-mile hike of the Mockernut Trail. Experience first-hand the peaceful sights and sounds of nature, who knows what we may discover along the way. This hike is considered lightly moderate in...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail to discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are recommended. Wear...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 9:30am

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Jul 3
9:00am - 11:00am

Tin Soldier Casting Demonstration

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
People in the 1820s used tin for many different household goods like cups, reflective candle sconces, and children’s toys. Join a park interpreter to learn about the process of melting and pouring tin into vintage molds to create tin soldiers. This...
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Jul 3
9:00am - 11:00am

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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Jul 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Caddo Bend Hike

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Natural and human forces continue to shape the history and landscape of Lake Ouachita State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Caddo Bend trailhead for a 1-mile guided hike to find out more about these changes. Bring drinking water and wear sturdy...
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