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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Sep 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wings Over the Water

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Get a chance to view the two vulture species in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and their importance to the ecosystem here at the park. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars.
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Sep 30
10:00am - 10:45am

Wellness Wednesday Hike at Delta Heritage Trail Arkansas City

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail is an easy place to get moving and enjoy the outdoors with others. Meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead Office before heading out with a park interpreter for a relaxed 45‑minute walk along an easy, paved 1.5‑mile stretch of trail...
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Oct 1
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adventure Hour

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for an outdoor recreation program designed for ages 6-14. Each session introduces a different activity like fishing, paddling, hiking, camping, and birding. Build confidence and skills for enjoying the outdoors at Lake Dardanelle...
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Oct 2
9:00am - 9:45am

Woodland Birding Hike

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your...
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Oct 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Oct 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bird Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the birds found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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Oct 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Owl Pellet Dissection

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature's version of a mystery puzzle. We'll dissect real pellets to uncover what owls...
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Oct 2
7:30pm - 8:30pm

"Owl Prowl" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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Oct 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the White River, and...
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Oct 3
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Live Birds of Prey Demonstration

Mammoth Spring State Park, 17 Highway 63 North, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join a park interpreter and our friends from the Raptor Rehab Center of Central Arkansas as we explore some of the Birds of Prey (live birds) that call Arkansas home. Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated and go to fund the...
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Oct 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Who needs a fancy bird feeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Come learn all about watchable wildlife and make your very own bird feeder to take home with you. Meet in the campground amphitheater. This is a come and go program...
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Oct 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guess that Critter

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other like-minded people using animal calls, hides, tracks...
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Oct 3
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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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Oct 3
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Trail Tech: Apps for the Outdoors

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Ever hear melodic bird song and wonder who's singing? Or spot a colorful wildflower and wish you knew its name? Nature identification apps make it easy to learn about the plants, animals, and fungi you encounter every day. Join a park interpreter for...
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Oct 4
8:15am - 9:15am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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