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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Nov 14

Museum Tour

Exhibits
Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Join the park staff for an in-depth guided tour of the museum and its grounds. This experience explores the rich cultural heritage of the Arkansas Delta and the Arkansas Grand Prairie, highlighting the history, traditions and stories that have shaped...
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Nov 14
7:00am - 8:30am

MORNING MOMENTUM RIDE

Cycling
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t you have a bike? The park offers rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
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Nov 14
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Nov 14
8:30am - 9:15am

Shoreline Stroll

Hikes
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center for a guided shoreline stroll along Lake Dardanelle to explore where land and water meet. Participants will take an easy walk, observe seasonal changes, and discover how the Arkansas River shapes life...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 10:00am

Backyard Bass

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing is fun, especially when you don’t even have to leave your backyard. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center for an opportunity to learn about fish identification. You will also have an opportunity to try different casting methods...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 11:00am

Fall Hiking Challenge- Two miles on River Corridor Trail

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to Cossatot Falls. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 2-mile hike. Please meet at Cossatot Falls at the start time to get...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 12:00pm

Winter Workshop Series - Photography 101

Workshops
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
That old camera you’ve always said you’d use one day is waiting for you to use it. Or maybe you want to take gorgeous photos with your phone. Either way, knowing a bit about photography will enhance the memories you make while at Petit Jean State...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 2:00pm

Cozy Threads: A Mug Rug Weaving Experience

Workshops
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join us for a hands-on weaving workshop perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving using a simple frame loom. They will explore basic weaving structures, experiment with color...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 3:00pm

Survival Skills Weekend Workshop

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we practice our skills on how to survive if we find ourselves in a worst-case scenario. Lessons will cover the basics of land navigation with map and compass, fire building, water purification, shelter building, and making...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 4:00pm

Garden Basket Workshop

Workshops
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The 1800s brought many emigrants to the river valley; these pioneers had to learn to live off the land. Basket making using oak splits was an important task for every pioneer. Weave your own basket in this hands-on class and reflect on those who...
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Nov 14
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
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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Nov 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Life on the Web

Programs
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.
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Nov 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Arkansas Rocks: How Stone Sharpens Steel

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The geological landscape of Arkansas provides many stones that are used in our daily life. Among these stones is novaculite, highly prized as a premier sharpening stone. Meet a park interpreter and try your hand at sharpening your own knife on this...
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Nov 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Programs
Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Nov 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Clue Crew Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What clues do animals leave behind on the trails? Join the Nature Clue Crew to find out as we trek along 1-mile of immediate section of the Devil’s Racetrack. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, water, and insect repellant.
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