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 10
5:45pm - 6:45pm

Sunset Cruise

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited--reservations are required...
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Oct 10
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Mother Nature's Walkabout

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Mother Nature returns to lead you on a walkabout through Campground E to speak about how some of the mischievous animals have their ways to sneak treats from unsuspecting campers and what campers can do to avoid it from happening. Campers staying...
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Oct 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Flintknapping Demonstration

Programs
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Ever wonder how ancient Archaic and Mississippian people made stone tools like arrowheads, axes and knives? Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area to learn about one of mankind’s oldest innovations and make connections to our distant past...
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Oct 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Stories and S'mores

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores. Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while listening to some of the stories of Village Creek State Park...
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Oct 10
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Tall Tales of the Ozarks

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Listen to so me sort-of spooky legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down .
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Oct 10
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Pioneer Cemetery Hike: Echoes of the Departed

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of the night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers, some rooted in fact, others whispered legend. As shadows stretch across the stones, you...
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Oct 10
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Autumn Stargazing

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening of stargazing with your friends and family. We will see what wonders the night sky holds and have the opportunity to wish upon your very own keepsake paper star. Bring a lawn chair, flashlight, and insect...
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Oct 10
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Trivia

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. This is a great opportunity to find your sense of place and meet fellow campers while visiting DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Marshmallows and roasting...
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Oct 10
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Star Gazing Down in the Den

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take the opportunity to view the night sky above Devil’s Den State Park. If the skies are clear enough, we should faintly see the Milky Way. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a flashlight (preferably with the red-light setting), and some lawn...
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Oct 10
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Fall Stargazing

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff Overlook. Feel free to bring binoculars, telescopes, insect...
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Oct 10
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a short hike along the Lake Walcott Trail as we listen for our nightly residents that call the ridge home. Insect repellent is recommended. This trail is an easy 0.5-mile in length. Meet at the basketball courts near...
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Oct 11

Guided Cavern Tours

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Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Oct 11
8:15am - 9:15am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Oct 11
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search.
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Oct 11
9:00am - 9:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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