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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Dec 19
9:00am - 11:00am

Christmas Bird Count

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead to collect valuable birding data for the Christmas Bird Count. This special event is an annual bird census held in collaboration with the Garland County Audubon Society. This count will take place on the Falls...
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Dec 19
12:00pm - 12:45pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you have questions about Lake Catherine State Park or are you looking to escape the winter weather? Drop-in to the Nature Cabin to meet a park interpreter who can answer any questions you may have during your stay. Pick up a cup of hot chocolate...
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Dec 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm

DIY Christmas Wrap

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Are you ready for the holidays? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to go green this holiday season. Learn how to create your very own Christmas wrap that is both eco-friendly and festive. Spots are limited; call (501)-844-4176 or stop by the...
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Dec 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This delicious demo will take place at the trailhead...
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Dec 20
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Navigation Know-How: Orienteering

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered how people used to navigate before technology? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to navigate the old-fashioned way. Learn how to use a compass and go on a scavenger hunt to test your skills.
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Dec 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Owl's Last Supper

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
It's dissection time. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and their special adaptations. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a closer look at what owls love to eat.
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