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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May 24
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Historic Night Tour Hike

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a family-friendly night tour of the 1888 Courthouse, 1873 Jail House, and 1880s Schoolhouse. Hear haunting histories of the buildings’ long past residents and take back tales to tell around your next State Park campfire!
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May 24
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Stargazing

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for stargazing at the Battlefield! Bring a chair, a blanket, and binoculars. Program will meet at Borden House.
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May 24
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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May 24
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Night Sky Stargazing

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Ever wonder what's above you when you look up at the night sky? Join a park interpreter to learn about common seasonal constellations, stars, and planets that can been seen throughout the year. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket so you can be...
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May 25

Planting Day

Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Clean up and plant an herb garden. We will sow seeds from the past as we recreate a “kitchen garden” near our summer kitchen exhibit. Children will also be given their own special biodegradable planting pots to take home with soil and planted seeds...
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May 25
5:00am - 7:00am

Memorial Day Sunrise Hike on the West Summit Trail

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter on our yearly tradition as we depart from the West Summit trailhead to the top of Pinnacle Mountain to experience the Memorial Day sunrise over the Arkansas River valley. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip, and rated hard in...
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May 25
8:00am - 9:00am

Woodpecker Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
W oodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and sizes. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 1/2-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in...
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May 25
8:00am - 10:00am

Sunrise Kayak Tour

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour along this 1,675‑acre lake, a timbered Delta lake with rolling terrain, cypress stands, and abundant wildlife. This tour is designed for both casual paddlers and those seeking a more immersive nature...
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May 25
8:30am - 9:30am

Birding Walk

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding walk. Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome.
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May 25
8:30am - 9:30am

Birding Hike on the Little Missouri River Trail

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. A portion of this trail...
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May 25
8:30am - 10:00am

Morning Power Hike

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Work up a sweat with a park interpreter on the Harris Creek Trail! All hikers are welcome, but this will be at a swift pace. Bring plenty of water and a snack. This 3.75-mile loop trail is moderately difficult, so please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Connections Stroll

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail (0.5-mile, easy difficulty). We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. Please wear sturdy...
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May 25
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. No prior paddling experience is necessary, but you should be...
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter near Loop A bathhouse in the Russellville campground 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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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing Demonstration

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of traditional cane pole fishing in this relaxed, hands on demonstration. Park staff will introduce the simple equipment used with a cane pole and explain how this time honored method has been used for generations to catch fish in...
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