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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Nov 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Magnificent Mammals & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Spend the afternoon learning about the many magnificent mammals found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Learn about their behavior, habitat, and diet while viewing animal pelts and prints. Then use these animals as inspiration to paint a mammal paw...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Camouflage Critter Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Embark on the Camouflage Critter Hike to discover how animals and insects use this technique to stay hidden in their habitats. On this trek, make stops along the way to learn about the different types of camouflage and see if you can spy the examples...
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Nov 20
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Midnight Mammal Painting

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening learning all about Lake Sylvia's midnight mammals. View nocturnal animal pelts and prints to explore the lives of these amazing creatures. Using stencils, sponges, and inspiration from these critters, create a stylized...
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Nov 22
6:30am - 7:30am

Sunrise at Sylvia Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a peaceful fall morning trekking on the Lake Sylvia Loop. Climb the bluff overlooking Narrow's Creek to experience the Ouachita Forest at sunrise. View beautiful features along the way such as Lake Sylvia, a small cave, the dam overlook, and a...
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Nov 22
10:00am - 11:00am

"Texture Trek" Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Texture Trek to discover the earths tactile diversity. Hike the 0.5-mile Trees of the Forest Trail to discover the patterns of trees, rocks, and more. Challenge yourself to closely explore variety in the woods. Then...
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Nov 27
9:00am - 10:30am

"Opt Outside" Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join the thousands of people across the United States that every year choose to enjoy outdoor activity and hit the trails. Embark with a park interpreter as we hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail to catch beautiful glimpses of the park. View beautiful...
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Nov 28
5:00pm - 6:30pm

All About Bears: Campfire & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Explore one of the Ouachita's most fascinating animals, the black bear. Learn about the animal's habitat, behavior, and diet while viewing pelts, skulls, and prints. Enjoy a few black bear stories prepared for you by the park interpreter. Guests are...
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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Learning Leaves: Hike & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Discover the many species of trees found at Lake Sylvia and create a fun craft to take home. Embark on a half mile hike to learn how to identify trees by their leaves. The hike is moderate and will be taken at a slow pace for exploration. Make sure...
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Nov 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Campfire & Craft: A History of Camp Ouachita

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the story of Camp Ouachita, the historic Girl Scouts camp. In the form of a campfire story, view vintage photos, antique Girl Scouts memorabilia, and discover the recreative legacy paved by the camp...
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Dec 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Club: Bird Survey Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter to become an ornithologist for the day. Learn different kinds of birds found at the park. Scout the old cabin trail for Lake Sylvia's feathered friends. See what you can spy, record your data, and learn how to upload findings...
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Dec 5
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Camp Ouachita Holiday Hike & Candy Cane Hunt

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join Lake Sylvia's Holiday Hike & Candy Cane Hunt to learn the history of Camp Ouachita Historic Site. Pull out your ugly Christmas sweater and Santa hat to embark on this moderate, 1/2-mile hike. Follow the lights along the old cabin trail to spy...
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Dec 6
10:00am - 11:00am

"Texture Trek" Hike

Hikes
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Texture Trek to discover the earths tactile diversity. Hike the 0.5-mile Trees of the Forest Trail to discover the patterns of trees, rocks, and more. Challenge yourself to closely explore variety in the woods. Then...
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Dec 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Arkansas Evergreens Hike & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn all about classic winter evergreen trees. Discover why trees like pine, cedar, and holly keep their needles and leaves throughout the winter. Explore the types of evergreens at Lake Sylvia and how to identify them by...
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Dec 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Campfire & Craft: Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler & Story Stones

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
With a park interpreter, gather around the fire to make a delicious batch of Dutch Oven peach cobbler. While the peach cobbler cooks, create "Story Stones," a fun craft that prompts campfire tales. Once completed, tell campfire stories around the...
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Dec 13
10:00am - 11:30am

Signs of Wildlife Hike

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
We may not always see animals, but they are present. By taking a closer look, we can find the evidence they leave behind. Embark on the Camp Ouachita Historic Site Trail to search for signs of wildlife. On this 1/2-mile hike, look for animal evidence...
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