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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Jun 22
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 22
10:00am - 11:00am

BIRDING BASICS HIKE

Join a park interpreter to identify birds using binoculars on a 1-mile trail hike. All ages welcome. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes.
Jun 22
10:00am - 10:45am

Finding Your Way

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass course.
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Jun 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Arkansas Traveler Trivia

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
How well do you know the Natural State? Interested in learning more? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for this fun-filled trivia and compete with others for prizes.
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Jun 22
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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Jun 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Who needs a tree? Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Who needs a tree? All living beings, including humans and wildlife , need trees for essential oxygen production, habitat, and climate regulation. Trees provide vital ecosystem services like cleaning air, cooling urban heat islands, and protecting...
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Jun 22
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Snakes of Woolly Hollow

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Many people have strong feelings towards snakes, but what do snakes think of us? Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn more about the snakes at Woolly Hollow and meet our snake ambassador.
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Jun 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Explorers

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bring your little explorer for a weekly nature adventure. Each program features a new theme with hands-on, play-based sensory activities for ages 3-5. Meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center and bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers...
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Jun 22
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bear Puck Drop

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Let gravity be your friend! This Plinko-style interactive program helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park. All ages will enjoy this outdoor experience, especially ages 7-12.
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Jun 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bass Fishing on Lake Bailey

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. Learn how to set up your rod, select an appropriate lure and entice a bass into biting. At...
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Jun 22
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

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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Jun 22
5:00pm - 6:00pm

SWEET TREATS AT BEAR CREEK

Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals.
Jun 22
8:30pm - 9:15pm

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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Jun 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scrapbooking

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Scrapbooking is a fun and rewarding way to remember your time here at the park. Get creative in the outdoors and join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to fashion your own nature scrapbook.
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Jun 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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