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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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

Hikes
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Skulls of the Natural State

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You may know the animals of the Natural State, but can you identify them by their skulls? Feed your curiosity about the creatures that live in our park. Drop by the visitor center for a fun and challenging activity discovering what animals call Cane...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bug Olympics

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Can you jump as high as a flea or run faster than a tiger beetle? Swing on by the campground to test your abilities against our native insects and arachnids.
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Earth Science Week: Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Celebrate Earth Science Week by joining a park interpreter at the Prospector Trail trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Wooden" You Like to Make a Lure?

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing with a wooden lure that you created is an amazing accomplishment, catching a fish with one is even better. Meet a park interpreter to construct your own lure. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary.
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Programs
Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
How does a fleece get from a sheep’s back to warm fluffy socks for you? Learn how the people of Davidsonville turned wool fibers into yarn for clothing and help a park interpreter do the same steps. This is a come-and-go event.
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Oct 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Backpacking 101

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack (and what not to), how to properly distribute...
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Oct 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Start with a Spark: DIY Fire Starters

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The most important part of building a campfire is being safely prepared to light one. Join a park interpreter at Nature Cabin to learn the best methods for lighting up a campfire. This program will include a crash course in campfire safety as well as...
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Craft

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Home for a Black Bear

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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas their home. Join a park interpreter to discover the day-to-day activities of the life of a black bear and investigate the vital components of their habitat.
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

WHAT DOESN'T BELONG?

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what doesn’t belong at all. We will also explore the word “invasive” and...
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Journals

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn’t have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and...
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Oct 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Delights

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover the art of Dutch oven outdoor cooking.
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Oct 17
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Bears and Baldies

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
At Magazine Mountain State Park, becoming acquainted with bears makes one much more familiar with bald eagles, (and vice versa), and delivers nothing less than apex excitement. Join a park interpreter and discover these spectacular residents at Mount...
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