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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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina to celebrate the largest outdoor Girl Scout event of the year. Explore Lake Catherine State Park and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 12 years or...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Wildlife Kayak Tour

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join Lake Sylvia Recreation Area for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages Girl Scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. Here at Lake Sylvia, we...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Huckleberry Nature Hike

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Huckleberry trailhead to explore 3.5-miles of trail and better understand how our park provides an important service to native species and the public. This is a moderate hike. Please be sure to wear proper footwear and...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 10:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Dogwood Discovery Hike

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take guided1/2-mile hike and discover the different flora, fauna and other organisms that call Lake Ouachita...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join Lake Frierson State Park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. This weekend is a national effort that encourages girl scouts all across the U.S. to get outdoors to make meaningful connections and memories at parks. One of the best ways to...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 2:00pm

34th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Owners and operators of antique tractors and small engines will be on-site to share the story of these machines and their role in Arkansas' rich agricultural history. This event will also feature lawn games, exhibitors, and other family-friendly...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS: PROTECTING THE OUTDOORS

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover how to enjoy the outdoors while protecting its wildlife and trails through fun and hands-on activities. This program will help to work toward badges for Grades K-8. General public is welcome to join this program...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 12:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: A Sack in Time

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more. Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this workshop, you will begin twining a small bag out of natural fibers using a wooden...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Kayaking Cane Creek Lake

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Connect with Cane Creek State Park for the national Girl Scouts Love State Parks event. This is a guided adventure meant to encourage Girl Scouts to get outdoors to make memories. Don’t forget the sunscreen and water. Kayaks are limited but provided...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 9:45am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Big Ben Trail Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Rocky Valley Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This outing will cover topics such as planning a hike...
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Sep 12
9:00am - 1:00pm

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lee Creek Cleanup

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Help care for one of Devil’s Den State Park’s important natural resources! Join volunteers as we work together to remove litter from Lee Creek and help protect wildlife and water quality. This community service event may help Scouts complete portions...
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Sep 12
9:30am - 10:00am

Introduction To Geocaching

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State Park.
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Sep 12
10:00am - 3:00pm

Territorial Days Living History Festival

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South, Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Take a trip back in time to visit Davidsonville on a bustling court day 200 years ago. Watch the territorial militia drill, visit a public house, talk to a keelboat sailor about his work and more!
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