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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Dec 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mammal Mania

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Hop on over to the visitor center for fluffing good time as we explore the world of mammals. We will have pelts, skulls, and more. Meet at the visitor center.
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Dec 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Crowley's Ridge Little Sprouts: Giving Forest Hike

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a short hike around the park as we learn about the forest and those who live there. Afterwards, we will make a craft out of natural materials. Meet at Pavilion #2. This hike is best suited for families with young...
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Dec 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening walk around Lake Walcott. Meet at the fishing pier.
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Dec 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the boat ramp.
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Dec 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bark Ranger Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Head on out to the park with your pup to hike the Dancing Rabbit Trail. This trail is a moderate 1.22-miles. There will be pup treats and photo props. Meet at the visitor center.
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Dec 17
9:00am - 10:00am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School-Winter Birding

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nuts products. These events are...
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Dec 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Winter Birding

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a tweeting good time as we learn about the birds who visit the ridge during the winter. Afterwards, we will make homemade suet feeders for your backyard birds. This program may contain nut products. These events are...
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Dec 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Owl Prowl

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an owl prowl. We will test our owl calling skills and see if we can call in an owl. Meet at the fishing pier.
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Dec 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the visitor center.
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Dec 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature's Decor

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter as we dive into the world of holiday wreaths and learn about their historical significance. Participants will need to bring a grapevine wreath or metal wreath and any extras that you wish. The park will supply the natural...
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