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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Aug 9
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Butterfly Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Butterflies are probably the most popular insects, due to their beautiful wings. They play an important role as pollinators of many plants, and some are food for birds and other wildlife. Discover the butterflies you could see while exploring at...
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Aug 14
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the trails at Hobbs State Park or elsewhere. Hike along the 0.25-mile, A.D.A. accessible Ozark Plateau Trail and spin the “wheel of misfortune” as we discover more about these...
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Aug 15
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the morning paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying nature. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Bring a water bottle, insect...
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Aug 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Leave No Trace Principles on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The choices you make while enjoying outdoor recreation can have a positive or negative impact on the park resources and trails. Join the park interpreter on an easy 0.25-mile hike on the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail as we discover the Leave No...
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ozark Chinquapin Tree Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the story of this incredible tree that almost became extinct and what is being done to try and restore it to our Ozark forests. Learn how you can help. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Aug 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mammal Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Do you know your mammals? Drop by this tabletop and take the mammal quiz to identify local mammal furs and skulls and discover more about this fascinating group of animals. A 15-minute program will be offered every half hour. Come and go as you...
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Aug 26
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moon guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the sounds of the night. Meet at the visitor center and then...
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Aug 28
10:00am - 10:45am

Goin' on a Bug Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their diversity and learn how we can help them. Nets and bug jars are provided.
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Aug 28
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Space is...
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Aug 29
8:30am - 11:30am

Karst Loop Monument Trail Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is karst and why is it found here? Find out on this moderately strenuous 4-mile hike. We’ll explore a section of the multi-use Karst Trail on this out-and-back hike on top of a rocky bluff overlooking Beaver Lake, stopping to peek into Page...
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Aug 29
1:30pm - 3:00pm

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. If the water is high enough, we’ll put on masks and snorkels to help discover what lives in the...
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Aug 30
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hooray for Hummingbirds Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join us on our front porch as we observe the hummingbirds at our feeding station and learn more about these amazing birds as they prepare to migrate south for the winter. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Sep 4
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Community Picnic and Trivia Contest

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Kick-off the holiday weekend with a fun trivia contest about your state park We’ll enjoy an end-of-summer picnic with hot dogs, chips, lemonade, watermelon, and popsicles. This is a great opportunity to relax and meet other folks who are passionate...
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Sep 4
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour: Labor Day Kick-Off Event

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Starting at 5 p.m. you can enjoy a free picnic and trivia contest at our pavilion, no registration...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 12:00pm

Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join us for our monthly hike for adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to socialize. Bring a friend and meet some new ones. Dogs are...
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