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 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ready, Aim, Fire

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Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order to fire one.
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Oct 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Watercolor Fish

Programs
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover the life cycle of Cossatot River fish from egg to adult. Learn about common species in the river and leave with your own fish watercolor painting. All supplies provided.
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Oct 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Museum Tour

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Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Visit our 2-room museum that is filled with authentic artifacts and hunt for facts and features of the Casqui Village that was first visited in 1541. We will meet in the visitor center.
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Oct 24
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 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Go Outside and Play

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Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless. Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Ninepins, Clothespins in the Jar, and more. The next...
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Oct 24
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

Workshops
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a meal together. Please wear closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate attire. If you have any food allergies...
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Oct 24
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

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Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Oct 24
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Oct 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Letterboxing

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues and a compass. Come to the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing and test your compass skills.
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Oct 24
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited and advanced registration...
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Oct 24
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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Oct 24
3:30pm - 6:30pm

Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Adventure

Paddling and Floating
Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience its unique beauty at sunset on this easy guided flat-water kayak adventure. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the lake's natural...
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Oct 24
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wonder House Tour

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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Oct 24
4:00pm - 4:45pm

White River Hunters and Trappers

Programs
Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn about the multitude of products and foodstuffs that...
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Oct 24
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Yellow Rock Trail Hike Adventure

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. Wear sturdy shoes and be sure to carry drinking water.
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