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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Dec 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Gather around the fire and enjoy a yummy treat, paired with rich stories the history of Dutch oven cooking which is an Arkansas State Parks tradition. Simple, sweet, and steeped in heritage, it’s the perfect way to start your Sunday morning.
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Dec 20
11:00am - 11:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Dec 20
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Oh Deer

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park during the cold months.
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Dec 20
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Arboreal Adventure Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Every year our trees at Petit Jean State Park take on a brand-new look for a short time. Do you know what is going on inside their branches and trunks during the fall and winter? Follow a park interpreter on this nature hike to meet a few trees and...
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Dec 20
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Solstice Nature Journal

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Create a Winter Solstice themed nature journal to capture all that you discover during the shortest day and longest night of the year.
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Dec 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

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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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Dec 20
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Navigation Know-How: Orienteering

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered how people used to navigate before technology? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to navigate the old-fashioned way. Learn how to use a compass and go on a scavenger hunt to test your skills.
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Dec 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snake Feeding

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident education snakes and explore the various native snake species of Arkansas.
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Dec 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Winter Wonders Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail to discover how winter changes the landscape of the park. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring water.
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Dec 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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Dec 20
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Cosmic Dial

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Create your own star wheel. A star wheel is a handy tool to map the night sky, identify constellations, and track the stars throughout the seasons. Using simple materials, you’ll craft a rotating disk and holder that let you set the date and time to...
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Dec 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Campfire Critter Chat

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Fall and winter changes impact all of the wildlife of Petit Jean State Park differently. Drop by the campfire and meet a park interpreter to learn a few ways they adapt to such changes. This come and go program is great for the whole family. We will...
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Dec 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, many ducks, and...
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Dec 21
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Walk Amongst the Fish

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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Dec 21
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Sunfish Safari

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for a “safari” around the aquariums in the visitor center. Learn about the wide variety of sunfish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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