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 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join the park interpreters in the classroom as we investigate the life of an owl. Explore the various species of owls found in Arkansas, their diet and how they play a key role in the ecosystem. This is a fascinating hands-on activity for all ages!
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May 25
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 , Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the...
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May 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Snake Sense

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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May 25
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

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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May 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures. Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle trailhead...
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May 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

CCC - Built To Last Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundations of Devil's Den State Park and view many of the structures they constructed that are still standing today on this walking tour. This walk is on some paved surfaces, some uneven...
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May 25
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Be More Like Bigfoot

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have what it takes to be like Bigfoot and leave no trace? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to be more like Bigfoot and keep nature wild.
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May 25
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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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May 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wildlife Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while visiting the park may be the most memorable part of your trip. Stop by the park interpreter’s look &...
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May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Go Outside and Play

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Join a park interpreter to try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even exasperated 19th century moms...
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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Silent Invaders

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! Come 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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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's That Tree? Walk

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Do you know the difference between a hickory and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area to learn how to identify some of the common trees at Logoly State Park.
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May 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Monumental Owl Pass Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for an immersive guided hike along the newly built, accessible Owl Pass trail. This trail connects the main West Summit picnic area to the Arboretum Trail while winding along the side of the beautiful Little Maumelle River...
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May 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mammal Mania

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What mammals would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? Join a park interpreter to dive into the amazing world of mammals by investigating their furs, skulls and more.
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May 25
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Lego Oil Derrick Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Can you create an oil derrick with Legos? Learn what oil derricks do and then show off your Legos to build a model of one. Small pieces will be available which may not be suitable for very small children.
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