Arkansas State Park Events

Park ranger shows bug to curious child in a forest.
1 /

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.

Filters
Showing 1876 - 1890 of 2340
Jul 3
2:00pm - 3:30pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter as your guide to learn about the state symbols of Arkansas and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State...
Get Directions
Jul 3
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's the Catch?

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
Get Directions
Jul 3
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fish Fashion

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Fish don’t dress in the latest cool trends, but their appearance tells us a lot about the way that they live. Join a park interpreter to decode fish fashion and learn more about the habits and habitats of the fish you catch here in Davidsonville...
Get Directions
Jul 3
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
Get Directions
Jul 3
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
Get Directions
Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
Get Directions
Jul 3
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bearly Believable

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Throughout the cold months, Arkansas' black bear population spend the days conserving energy and hibernating, waiting for spring to emerge. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these amazing creatures and what they're doing now that spring is...
Get Directions
Jul 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Flat Hat Chat

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Welcome to the fourth of July weekend.
Get Directions
Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
Get Directions
Jul 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
Get Directions
Jul 3
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
Get Directions
Jul 3
7:30pm - 9:30pm

"Sunset on the Summit" Hike

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and hike to the top of the tallest mountain in our park, Pinnacle Mountain, to catch a beautiful sunset over the river valley and Lake Maumelle. This 1.5-mile hike is strenuous, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and...
Get Directions
Jul 3
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Overlook to explore what the weekend has in store for you. While we enjoy each other’s company, we will be greeted by a beautiful Petit Jean State Park sunset. This program will last about 30 minutes. Bring a lawn...
Get Directions
Jul 4

Devil's Den Annual 4th of July Games

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday together at Devil's Den State Park! Enjoy a fun-filled family day of outdoor games. It will be a July 4th celebration, your family won’t soon forget!
Get Directions
Jul 4
5:00am - 7:00am

Sunrise on the Summit Hike

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
“A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence”
Get Directions