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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Oct 31
3:30pm - 4:30pm

All Hallow's Eve

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Enjoy the night of All Hallow's Eve with a park interpreter at the trailhead firepit. We will sit around the warmth of the campfire and eat delicious s'mores. Bring a blanket, a chair and your appetite. Questions, stories and conversation are all...
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Oct 31
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Silent Invaders

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders. Meet a park interpreter to learn about the invasive species that impact our park and what you can do to help protect our resources.
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Oct 31
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Trivia

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat.” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter for an hour of fun and intriguing brainstorming.
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Oct 31
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Become a biologist by diving into the world of owls and what they eat. Each guest will be given an owl pellet for dissection and exploration. This is a fascinating and sanitary discovery activity. Meet at Pavilion #3.
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Oct 31
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Skull Detectives

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature. Join a park interpreter for a fun and challenging activity as you put your wildlife knowledge to the...
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Oct 31
4:30pm - 5:30pm

HALLOWEEN DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING DEMONSTRATION

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a spooktacular Halloween Treat. We’ll explore the fundamentals of Dutch oven cooking by preparing a simple and delicious dump cake.
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Oct 31
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Survive The Night

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
As the sun sets, a different side of Mount Magazine State Park begins to stir. Discover the remarkable bats that call the park home and experience the challenges they face each night as they search for food, shelter, and survival. See the night...
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Oct 31
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Trunk or Treat

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Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
The Prairie Grove Trunk or Treat will be held at the Battlefield Park. Several organizations will be on hand to dish out treats. We hope you will be able to join in the fun.
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Oct 31
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Trick-or-Treat at Village Creek

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Happy Halloween! Join Village Creek State Park and the Cross County Chamber of Commerce for a not-so-scary community trick-or-treat event. Local businesses will sponsor each campsite in Camp Loop A, providing decorations and candy. Costumes are...
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Oct 31
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Ghost Roast

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join us for a spook-tacular night of kid-friendly fun! It’s a boo-tiful night for kids at Cane Creek State Park—costumes, candy, and campground trick-or-treating included. There will be parking for the event at the boat ramp and a walk up through the...
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Oct 31
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Halloween Trick or Treating

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet the park interpreters at the amphitheater in your favorite Halloween costume to go trick-or-treating around Camp Area A. We will walk around the camp area and visit campsites that are ready to welcome some of Petit Jean State Park’s best outfits...
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Oct 31
6:00pm - 6:45pm

"Masters of the Night" with Hike

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bat populations are in decline due to misinformation and fear. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the bat myths that have given them a bad reputation and learn which bats you can find here at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Please...
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Oct 31
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Washington after Dark

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Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
An evening at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to satisfy your hunger and indulge your imagination. Begin with dinner at Williams Tavern Restaurant, then accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have...
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Oct 31
6:30pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE FOLKLORE: ECHOES OF THE OZARK HOWLER

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark Howler. Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that will leave you wondering what really roams these...
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Oct 31
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Fall Campfire Stories

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join the park interpreters at the amphitheater for an evening of storytelling. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing some legends of the mountain, s’mores, and a good old-fashioned game of trivia. This program lasts about 45 minutes...
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