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 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

PAINTING FALL AT THE WATER'S EDGE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are available while they last, or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.
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Oct 19
9:00am - 10:00am

A HINT OF COLOR HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided 1-mile hike as we look for the first signs of seasonal change along the trail. We will observe changing leaf colors, wildlife activity, and other fall features. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes...
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Oct 19
8:00pm - 8:45pm

HOOTS, HOWLS AND HOLLERS HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a family-friendly this evening program exploring the sounds of the park. We will learn about owls, coyotes, frogs, and other nocturnal wildlife through animal sound activities, and a brief listening walk. Join a park interpreter to see...
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Oct 23
9:00am - 10:30am

"NATURE’S COSTUME PARTY" WALK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate the creativity of nature in this costume parade. Participants are invited to dress as their favorite animal, bird, plant, tree or other natural features. Along the way, participants will learn about wildlife habitats, and the unique...
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Oct 23
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE TALES OF THE 1815 SURVEY

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire and travel back to October 1815, when surveyors set out from the Mississippi River to establish a line that would help shape the maps. Discover how surveyors crossed the wilderness with a compass and chain...
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Oct 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

SLOUGH DISCOVERY WALK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Explore the slough on a guided nature walk focused on wetland water, plants, wildlife signs and habitat features. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes. Call the front desk for directions and/or meet at the visitor...
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Oct 24
5:00pm - 6:30pm

DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for an outdoor cooking demonstration while we learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals.
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Oct 25
10:00am - 11:00am

BREWS, VIEWS AND BONFIRES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
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Oct 25
1:30pm - 2:30pm

FALL SCAVENGER HUNT HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to search for signs of fall season on 1-mile hike. We will look for early signs of colorful leaves, seeds, and animal tracks while learning how plants and wildlife change during this season. Bring water, insect repellent, and...
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Oct 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

SUNSET BIKE RIDE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening bike ride through the park as the sun sets and temperatures cool down. Enjoy a casual pace, scenic views and the changing colors of the landscape. Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals; call the visitor...
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Oct 26
10:00am - 11:00am

SPIDER WEB ENGINEERING

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how spiders use natural design to build strong lightweight webs. We will learn about spider web patterns and structural strength. Supplies are available.
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Oct 26
7:30pm - 9:30pm

FULL MOON KAYAK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Paddle across Bear Creek Lake under the glow of the full moon and enjoy a peaceful evening on the water. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling techniques are...
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Oct 30
9:00am - 10:00am

NATURE JOURNALING IN COLOR

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to use color to observe and record the park’s seasonal beauty through drawing, writing, and nature journaling.
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Oct 30
5:00pm - 6:00pm

FOREST FOLKLORE & CAMPFIRE LEGENDS

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a festive campfire program featuring stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Oct 31
9:00am - 10:00am

"TREK AND TREAT" HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for Trek & Treat, a fun fall trail event where we hike 1/2-mile to enjoy themed activities and collect treats along the way. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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