Arkansas State Park Events

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 23
11:00am - 11:30am

Old as a Tree

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own “tree cookie” story.
Aug 23
2:00pm - 2:30pm

The Hidden Hunt

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature has a hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for kids of any age.
Aug 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

The Storyteller's Bag

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
Aug 28
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge.
Aug 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Nature Connections Stroll

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail (0.5-mile, easy difficulty). We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. Please wear sturdy...
Aug 29
3:00pm - 3:45pm

What's the Catch?

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter 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 of a fish—their sixth sense.
Aug 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek State Park home. The tour will last around 1.5 hours...
Aug 30
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
Aug 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

Discovering Nature Journals

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature journaling is a great way to take your Village Creek State Park memories home. Join a park interpreter to make a nature journal and learn tips and tricks to start your journaling journey. All materials will be provided.
Aug 30
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fish Name Game

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
Sep 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fish Name Game

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
Sep 4
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Park Discovery Stroll

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening stroll to discover a few of Village Creek State Park's stories and hidden gems. Along the way, we will highlight some resources worth exploring during your weekend stay. This is a 0.5-mile, relatively easy...
Sep 5
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting...
Sep 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Become a State Park Explorer

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer program, a program intended for kids ages 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to earn your own Explorer badge.